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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,635

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $33,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,086

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $32,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620172017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA7 3.0TA7 3.0T CompetitionS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $68,800 $76,550 $79,900 $110,700 $129,500
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $63,984 $71,192 $74,308 $102,952 $120,436
Luxury Package 1,700            
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350          
Side curtain airbags 560 560          
Cargo cover 80 80          
Sunroof 850 850          
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255          
Navigation system 1,995 1,995          
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575 575 575
Wood trim       0      
Luxury Package 1,445            
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298          
Side curtain airbags 476 476          
Cargo cover 68 68          
Sunroof 723 723          
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217          
Navigation system 1,696 1,696          
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536 536 536 536
Wood trim       0      
Options (change) 5,790 4,090 575 575 575 575 575
Options (change) 4,923 3,478 536 536 536 536 536
Destination 645 645 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $36,635 $37,250 $70,325 $78,075 $81,425 $112,225 $131,025
Total Invoice $33,086 $33,701 $65,470 $72,678 $75,794 $104,438 $121,922

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,165
Model Year2006200620172017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA7 3.0TA7 3.0T CompetitionS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6333hp V6340hp V6450hp V8560hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T8T8S7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7630, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17255/40-19265/35-20255/40-19275/35-20275/30-21
Total Price$36,635$37,250$70,325$78,075$81,425$112,225$131,025
Adjustments for Features00-6,680-8,280-8,830-10,430-14,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,635$37,250$63,645$69,795$72,595$101,795$116,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$6,150$8,950$38,150$53,275
Total Invoice$33,086$33,701$65,470$72,678$75,794$104,438$121,922
Adjustments for Features00-6,219-7,708-8,219-9,706-13,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,086$33,701$59,251$64,970$67,575$94,732$108,797
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$5,719$8,324$35,481$49,546

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7

Model Year2006200620172017201720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA7 3.0TA7 3.0T CompetitionS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300   
7-speed automated manual    $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0     
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50     
Power door closers   $300 $300$300
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125     
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200     
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250     
Second-row low console   $100$100$100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100     
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175     
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0   
Body kit     $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber engine cover      $0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)      $100
Carbon fiber mirror housings      $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400$400
Running boards$350$350     
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325     
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Head-up display (HUD)   $350 $350$350
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim     $200$200
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200 $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering     $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000 
All-terrain tires$0$0     
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers, multi-mode      $1000
Polished alloy wheels $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
White-letter tires$0$0     
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,875$3,875$10,555$12,155$12,705$14,305$17,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,680$8,280$8,830$10,430$14,105
Value of Feature Adjustments00-6,219-7,708-8,219-9,706-13,125

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7

Model Year20062017
ModelExplorerA7 / S7 / RS7
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in114.7 in
Length193.4 in196.2 in
Width73.7 in75.2 in
Height72.8 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,245 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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