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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: $46,645

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $26,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,106

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $24,872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014201420142014
ModelExplorerA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimLimitedA7 3.0TA7 3.0 TDIS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,200 $64,500 $66,900 $80,200 $104,900
Base Invoice $35,622 $59,987 $62,218 $74,586 $97,558
Package 302A / 303A 4,600        
Adaptive cruise control 1,150        
Panoramic sunroof 1,595        
All-weather floor mats 75 195 195 195 195
Cargo cover 130        
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,800 2,800
Audi Side Assist Package   600 600 600 600
Heated second row seats   500 500 500 500
Prestige Package   2,900 2,900    
Cargo net   130 130 130 130
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Package 302A / 303A 4,013        
Adaptive cruise control 1,004        
Panoramic sunroof 1,392        
All-weather floor mats 66 181 181 181 181
Cargo cover 114        
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,604 2,604
Audi Side Assist Package   558 558 558 558
Heated second row seats   467 467 467 467
Prestige Package   2,698 2,698    
Cargo net   121 121 121 121
Metallic paint (extra cost)   467 467 467 467
Options (change) 7,550 7,625 7,625 4,725 4,725
Options (change) 6,589 7,096 7,096 4,398 4,398
Destination 895 895 895 895 895
Total Price $46,645 $73,020 $75,420 $85,820 $110,520
Total Invoice $43,106 $67,978 $70,209 $79,879 $102,851

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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: $26,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,709
Model Year20152014201420142014
ModelExplorerA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimLimitedA7 3.0TA7 3.0 TDIS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6310hp V6240hp V6 D420hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8S7T8
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)255/50-20255/40-19255/40-19255/40-19275/35-20
Total Price$46,645$73,020$75,420$85,820$110,520
Adjustments for Features0-175-175-2,650-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,645$72,845$75,245$83,170$107,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,400$10,325$34,525
Total Invoice$43,106$67,978$70,209$79,879$102,851
Adjustments for Features0-163-163-2,467-2,931
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,106$67,815$70,046$77,412$99,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,231$9,597$32,105

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

Model Year20152014201420142014
ModelExplorerA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimLimitedA7 3.0TA7 3.0 TDIS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 $1300
7-speed automated manual   $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-adjustable pedals$125    
Remote start$150    
Semi-automated parking system$500    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Curve control$50    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150    
Inflatable rear seat belts$200    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Safety key$5    
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$150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$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
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
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$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Rear spoiler$200    
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25    
SD Card slot$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
USB port$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    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
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    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power-stowing third row seats$1000    
Tailgating position, third row seats$50    
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,830$10,005$10,005$12,480$12,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$175$2,650$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-163-163-2,467-2,931

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

Model Year20152014
ModelExplorerA7 / S7 / RS7
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in114.7 in
Length197.1 in195.6 in
Width78.9 in75.2 in
Height70.4 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.4,201 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
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested267560%
Total Not Requested180040%

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

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested55034%
Total Not Requested105066%
Audi Side Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 plates100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

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

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested55034%
Total Not Requested105066%
Audi Side Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 plates100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

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

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested55034%
Total Not Requested105066%

Option Package Details
Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 RS 7

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested55034%
Total Not Requested105066%

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