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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,055

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $7,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,621

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $5,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820132013
ModelExplorerA6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimPlatinumA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,940 $50,400 $71,900
Base Invoice $51,512 $46,872 $66,868
All-weather floor mats 120 150 150
Driver Assistance Package   2,500 2,500
Prestige Package   6,550  
Cold Weather Package   450 450
LED headlights   1,400 1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
All-weather floor mats 114 139 139
Driver Assistance Package   2,327 2,327
Prestige Package   6,091  
Cold Weather Package   418 419
LED headlights   1,302 1,302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 120 11,525 4,975
Options (change) 114 10,720 4,630
Destination 995 895 895
Total Price $55,055 $62,820 $77,770
Total Invoice $52,621 $58,487 $72,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,701
Model Year201820132013
ModelExplorerA6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimPlatinumA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6310hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionT6T8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$55,055$62,820$77,770
Adjustments for Features-6,1050-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,950$62,820$75,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,825
Total Invoice$52,621$58,487$72,393
Adjustments for Features-5,8350-1,978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,786$58,487$70,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,928

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year201820132013
ModelExplorerA6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimPlatinumA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Metal pedals  $75
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$15,275$9,170$11,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,105$0$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8350-1,978

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20182013
ModelExplorerA6 / S6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in114.7 in
Length198.3 in193.9 in
Width78.9 in73.8 in
Height70.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in37.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested45031%
Total Not Requested100069%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Body kit0No
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested300066%
Total Not Requested151534%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested45031%
Total Not Requested100069%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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