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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: $55,285

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $21,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,840

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $19,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017201720172017
ModelExplorerA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimPlatinumA7 3.0TA7 3.0T CompetitionS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $53,940 $68,800 $76,550 $79,900 $110,700 $129,500
Base Invoice $51,512 $63,984 $71,192 $74,308 $102,952 $120,436
Cargo cover 130          
Cargo mat 100 185 185 185 185 185
All-weather floor mats 120 195 195 195 195 195
Driver Assistance Package   2,450 2,450 2,450 2,450 2,450
S Line Sport Package   1,000        
Prestige Package   2,550        
Heated second row seats   500 500 500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575 575 575
Wood trim     0      
Wood trim, alternative type         1,300 1,300
Cargo cover 124          
Cargo mat 95 172 172 172 172 172
All-weather floor mats 114 181 181 181 181 181
Driver Assistance Package   2,279 2,279 2,279 2,279 2,279
S Line Sport Package   930        
Prestige Package   2,372        
Heated second row seats   467 467 467 467 467
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536 536 536
Wood trim     0      
Wood trim, alternative type         1,210 1,210
Options (change) 350 7,455 3,905 3,905 5,205 5,205
Options (change) 333 6,937 3,635 3,635 4,845 4,845
Destination 995 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $55,285 $77,205 $81,405 $84,755 $116,855 $135,655
Total Invoice $52,840 $71,871 $75,777 $78,893 $108,747 $126,231

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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: $25,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,491
Model Year201820172017201720172017
ModelExplorerA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimPlatinumA7 3.0TA7 3.0T CompetitionS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6333hp V6340hp V6450hp V8560hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8S7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12630, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/40-19265/35-20255/40-19275/35-20275/30-21
Total Price$55,285$77,205$81,405$84,755$116,855$135,655
Adjustments for Features-3,6200-625-1,275-2,875-6,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,665$77,205$80,780$83,480$113,980$129,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,575$6,275$36,775$51,900
Total Invoice$52,840$71,871$75,777$78,893$108,747$126,231
Adjustments for Features-3,4600-582-1,187-2,676-6,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,380$71,871$75,195$77,706$106,071$120,136
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,324$5,835$34,200$48,265

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

Model Year201820172017201720172017
ModelExplorerA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
TrimPlatinumA7 3.0TA7 3.0T CompetitionS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300   
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$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$850
Keyless entry keypad$50     
Power door closers $300$300 $300$300
Power-adjustable pedals$125     
Remote app$25     
Remote climate control$25     
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$200
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000
Collision preparation system, rear $100$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$75
Safety key$5     
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$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$0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250     
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250     
Second-row low console  $100$100$100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150     
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Rear wiper$175     
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Body kit    $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$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$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200     
Rear bumper protector$40     
Rear spoiler$200     
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400$400
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40     
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
App support$0     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
Voice control for external devices$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350 $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250     
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Door sill trim plates   $100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250 $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Massage, driver seat$100     
Massage, passenger seat$100     
Metal pedals  $75$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$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$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers, multi-mode     $1000
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$14,275$10,655$11,280$11,930$13,530$17,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,620$0$625$1,275$2,875$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4600-582-1,187-2,676-6,095

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

Model Year20182017
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.4,245 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 warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
S Line Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power door closers300No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Interior lights, additional0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%

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

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 warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%

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 warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%

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 warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%

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 warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%

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