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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: $34,825

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $31,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,135

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $29,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014201420142014
ModelExplorerExplorerA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA7 3.0TA7 3.0 TDIS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $64,500 $66,900 $80,200 $104,900
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $59,987 $62,218 $74,586 $97,558
Luxury Package 1,290          
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995        
Audiophile Package 510          
Cargo cover 90 90        
Obstacle detection, rear 295          
All-weather floor mats 55 55 195 195 195 195
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500
Luxury Package 1,097          
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476        
Navigation system 1,696 1,696        
Audiophile Package 433          
Cargo cover 77 77        
Obstacle detection, rear 251          
All-weather floor mats 47 47 181 181 181 181
Metallic paint (extra cost)     467 467 467 467
Options (change) 4,795 2,700 695 695 695 695
Options (change) 4,077 2,296 648 648 648 648
Destination 785 785 895 895 895 895
Total Price $34,825 $35,880 $66,090 $68,490 $81,790 $106,490
Total Invoice $32,135 $33,259 $61,530 $63,761 $76,129 $99,101

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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: $26,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,982
Model Year200820082014201420142014
ModelExplorerExplorerA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA7 3.0TA7 3.0 TDIS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6310hp V6240hp V6 D420hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T8T8S7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7180, 10180, 10630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18255/40-19255/40-19255/40-19275/35-20
Total Price$34,825$35,880$66,090$68,490$81,790$106,490
Adjustments for Features0-250-4,740-4,740-8,640-9,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,825$35,630$61,350$63,750$73,150$97,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0$2,400$11,800$36,000
Total Invoice$32,135$33,259$61,530$63,761$76,129$99,101
Adjustments for Features0-232-4,413-4,413-8,042-8,506
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,135$33,027$57,117$59,348$68,087$90,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$2,231$10,970$33,478

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

Model Year200820082014201420142014
ModelExplorerExplorerA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA7 3.0TA7 3.0 TDIS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 $1300
7-speed automated manual    $1200 
RWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50    
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125    
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Collision preparation system, rear    $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Second-row low console    $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500$500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500$500
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400
Running boards$350$350    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound    $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
LED headlights     $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim     $200
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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
Wood trim  $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
White-letter tires$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,265$4,515$9,005$9,005$12,905$13,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$4,740$4,740$8,640$9,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-4,413-4,413-8,042-8,506

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

Model Year20082014
ModelExplorerA7 / S7 / RS7
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in114.7 in
Length193.4 in195.6 in
Width73.7 in75.2 in
Height72.8 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,201 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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