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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: $44,985

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $28,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,453

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $27,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelExplorerA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimLimitedA7 3.0TS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,855 $69,700 $81,200 $113,900 $130,700
Base Invoice $35,268 $64,822 $75,516 $105,928 $121,552
Package 302A / 303A 4,500        
Cargo cover 135        
All-weather floor mats 75 200 200 200 200
Panoramic sunroof 1,595        
Driver Assistance Package   2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575 575
Cargo net   140 140 140 140
Package 302A / 303A 3,825        
Cargo cover 115        
All-weather floor mats 64 186 186 186 186
Panoramic sunroof 1,356        
Driver Assistance Package   1,860 1,860 1,860 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536 536
Cargo net   130 130 130 130
Options (change) 6,305 2,915 2,915 2,915 2,915
Options (change) 5,360 2,712 2,712 2,712 2,712
Destination 825 975 975 975 975
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 1,000
Total Price $44,985 $73,590 $85,090 $118,790 $135,590
Total Invoice $41,453 $68,509 $79,203 $110,615 $126,239

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,636
Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelExplorerA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimLimitedA7 3.0TS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6340hp V6450hp V8560hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionT6T8S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12630, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/40-19265/35-20275/30-21275/30-21
Total Price$44,985$73,590$85,090$118,790$135,590
Adjustments for Features0-1,525-4,000-5,525-9,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,985$72,065$81,090$113,265$126,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,025$41,200$54,300
Total Invoice$41,453$68,509$79,203$110,615$126,239
Adjustments for Features0-1,420-3,723-5,145-8,589
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,453$67,089$75,480$105,470$117,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,391$38,381$50,561

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

Model Year20122018201820182018
ModelExplorerA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimLimitedA7 3.0TS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300   
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50    
Power door closers   $300$300
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote start$150    
Semi-automated parking system$500    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Curve control$50    
Inflatable rear seat belts$200    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Safety key$5    
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Trailer sway control$25    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Wide-view front camera   $150$150
Wide-view rear camera   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250    
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)    $100
Carbon fiber mirror housings    $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Rear spoiler$200    
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200$200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Door sill trim plates$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power-stowing third row seats$1000    
Tailgating position, third row seats$50    
Wood trim $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers, multi-mode    $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,505$11,030$13,505$15,030$18,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525$4,000$5,525$9,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,420-3,723-5,145-8,589

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

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerA7 / S7 / RS7
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in114.7 in
Length197.1 in196.2 in
Width78.9 in75.2 in
Height70.4 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.4,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.0 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft356.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested262563%
Total Not Requested155037%

Option Package Details
Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 A7 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%

Option Package Details
Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 S7 4.0 TFSI

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%

Option Package Details
Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 RS 7

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%

Option Package Details
Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 RS 7 Performance

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%

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