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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A7 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A7 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,585

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $25,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,241

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $24,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerA7
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $59,250
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $55,103
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Cargo cover 80 80  
Sunroof 850 850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Cargo cover 68 68  
Sunroof 723 723  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Options (change) 4,740 3,040 475
Options (change) 4,078 2,633 443
Destination 645 645 875
Total Price $35,585 $36,200 $60,600
Total Invoice $32,241 $32,856 $56,421

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A7

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,893
Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerA7
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine292hp V8292hp V8310hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17255/45-18
Total Price$35,585$36,200$60,600
Adjustments for Features00-3,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,585$36,200$57,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$32,241$32,856$56,421
Adjustments for Features00-3,287
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,241$32,856$53,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A7

Model Year200620062012
ModelExplorerExplorerA7
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row low console  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,975$3,975$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,287

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A7

Model Year20062012
ModelExplorerA7
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in114.7 in
Length193.4 in195.6 in
Width73.7 in75.2 in
Height72.8 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft356.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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