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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: $22,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,117

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $19,549

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelExplorerA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimPlatinumA7 3.0TS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $53,235 $69,700 $81,200 $113,900 $130,700
Base Invoice $50,839 $64,822 $75,516 $105,928 $121,552
Cargo cover 130        
Cargo mat 100 190 190 190 190
All-weather floor mats 120 200 200 200 200
Driver Assistance Package   2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Prestige Package   2,700      
Heated second row seats   500 500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575 575
Cargo net   140 140 140 140
Wood trim, alternative type       1,300 1,300
Cargo cover 124        
Cargo mat 95 178 178 178 178
All-weather floor mats 114 186 186 186 186
Driver Assistance Package   1,860 1,860 1,860 1,860
Prestige Package   2,512      
Heated second row seats   467 467 467 467
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536 536
Cargo net   130 130 130 130
Wood trim, alternative type       1,210 1,210
Options (change) 350 6,305 3,605 4,905 4,905
Options (change) 333 5,869 3,357 4,567 4,567
Destination 945 975 975 975 975
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 1,000
Total Price $54,530 $76,980 $85,780 $120,780 $137,580
Total Invoice $52,117 $71,666 $79,848 $112,470 $128,094

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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: $25,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,875
Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelExplorerA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimPlatinumA7 3.0TS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6340hp V6450hp V8560hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionT6T8S7S7S7
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)255/50-20255/40-19265/35-20275/30-21275/30-21
Total Price$54,530$76,980$85,780$120,780$137,580
Adjustments for Features-3,4800-1,225-2,850-6,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,050$76,980$84,555$117,930$131,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,575$40,950$54,050
Total Invoice$52,117$71,666$79,848$112,470$128,094
Adjustments for Features-3,3260-1,140-2,654-6,098
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,791$71,666$78,708$109,816$121,996
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,042$38,150$50,330

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

Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelExplorerA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimPlatinumA7 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
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 door closers $300 $300$300
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
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000
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
Safety key$5    
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
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 front camera$150$150 $150$150
Wide-view rear camera $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$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
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
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
App support$0    
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
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD) $350 $350$350
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim$250 $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$75
Power-stowing third row seats$1000    
Tailgating position, third row seats$50    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000    
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type   $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000$1000
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
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers, multi-mode    $1000
Machined alloy wheels$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$14,135$10,655$11,880$13,505$17,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,480$0$1,225$2,850$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3260-1,140-2,654-6,098

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

Model Year20172018
ModelExplorerA7 / S7 / RS7
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in114.7 in
Length198.3 in196.2 in
Width78.9 in75.2 in
Height70.0 in55.9 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,256 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?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power door closers300No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

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?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%

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?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%

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

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%

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