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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: $54,530

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $21,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,117

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $18,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014201420142014
ModelExplorerA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimPlatinumA7 3.0TA7 3.0 TDIS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $53,235 $64,500 $66,900 $80,200 $104,900
Base Invoice $50,839 $59,987 $62,218 $74,586 $97,558
Cargo cover 130        
Cargo mat 100 185 185 185 185
All-weather floor mats 120 195 195 195 195
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    
Sport Package   1,000 1,000    
LED headlights   1,400 1,400 1,400  
Cargo net   130 130 130 130
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Wood trim, alternative type         1,300
Cargo cover 124        
Cargo mat 95 172 172 172 172
All-weather floor mats 114 181 181 181 181
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    
Sport Package   930 930    
LED headlights   1,302 1,302 1,302  
Cargo net   121 121 121 121
Metallic paint (extra cost)   467 467 467 467
Wood trim, alternative type         1,210
Options (change) 350 10,210 10,210 6,310 6,210
Options (change) 333 9,500 9,500 5,872 5,780
Destination 945 895 895 895 895
Total Price $54,530 $75,605 $78,005 $87,405 $112,005
Total Invoice $52,117 $70,382 $72,613 $81,353 $104,233

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,618
Model Year20172014201420142014
ModelExplorerA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimPlatinumA7 3.0TA7 3.0 TDIS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6310hp V6240hp V6 D420hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8S7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 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$54,530$75,605$78,005$87,405$112,005
Adjustments for Features-4,55500-2,375-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,975$75,605$78,005$85,030$109,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,400$9,425$33,925
Total Invoice$52,117$70,382$72,613$81,353$104,233
Adjustments for Features-4,35300-2,211-2,303
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,764$70,382$72,613$79,142$101,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,231$8,760$31,548

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

Model Year20172014201420142014
ModelExplorerA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimPlatinumA7 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 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
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$200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Curve control$50    
Hill descent control$250    
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    
Safety key$5    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Terrain selector$200    
Trailer sway control$25    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250    
Second-row low console   $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150    
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
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
App support$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
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$1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Leather door panel trim$250  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Massage, driver seat$100    
Massage, passenger seat$100    
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power-stowing third row seats$1000    
Tailgating position, third row seats$50    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000    
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Total Value of Features$14,585$10,030$10,030$12,405$12,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,555$0$0$2,375$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,35300-2,211-2,303

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

Model Year20172014
ModelExplorerA7 / S7 / RS7
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in114.7 in
Length198.3 in195.6 in
Width78.9 in75.2 in
Height70.0 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,201 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 / 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 camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested90056%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
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 plates100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested77544%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested90056%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
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 plates100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested77544%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested90056%

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 camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested70044%
Total Not Requested90056%

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