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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: $54,430

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $17,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,022

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $15,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelExplorerA7
TrimPlatinum3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $53,235 $59,250
Base Invoice $50,839 $55,103
Cargo cover 130  
All-weather floor mats 120 140
Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Heated second row seats   450
Prestige Package   6,330
Sport Package   1,000
LED headlights   1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Cargo cover 124  
All-weather floor mats 114 131
Driver Assistance Package   2,327
Heated second row seats   419
Prestige Package   5,887
Sport Package   930
LED headlights   1,302
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 250 12,295
Options (change) 238 11,439
Destination 945 875
Total Price $54,430 $72,420
Total Invoice $52,022 $67,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A7

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,131
Model Year20172012
ModelExplorerA7
TrimPlatinum3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/40-19
Total Price$54,430$72,420
Adjustments for Features-4,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,475$72,420
Total Invoice$52,022$67,417
Adjustments for Features-4,7360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,286$67,417

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A7

Model Year20172012
ModelExplorerA7
TrimPlatinum3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Second-row low console $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$14,435$9,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7360

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A7

Model Year20172012
ModelExplorerA7
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in114.7 in
Length198.3 in195.6 in
Width78.9 in75.2 in
Height70.0 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,210 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft356.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi 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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear only100No
Total Requested45031%
Total Not Requested100069%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Body kit0No
Headlight washers50No
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
255/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested245057%
Total Not Requested181543%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
255/40YR19 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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