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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $55,055 Ford Explorer Platinum | |||
| Difference: $30,645 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $52,621 Ford Explorer Platinum | |||
| Difference: $27,148 | |||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | Platinum | A8 L 3.0T | A8 L 4.0T Sport |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $53,940 | $82,500 | $92,000 |
| Base Invoice | $51,512 | $76,725 | $85,560 |
| All-weather floor mats | 120 | 225 | 225 |
| Executive Package | 2,000 | ||
| Executive Plus Package | 1,750 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 114 | 209 | 209 |
| Executive Package | 1,860 | ||
| Executive Plus Package | 1,628 | ||
| Options (change) | 120 | 2,225 | 1,975 |
| Options (change) | 114 | 2,069 | 1,837 |
| Destination | 995 | 975 | 975 |
| Total Price | $55,055 | $85,700 | $94,950 |
| Total Invoice | $52,621 | $79,769 | $88,372 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,610 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,185 | |||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | Platinum | A8 L 3.0T | A8 L 4.0T Sport |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 333hp V6 | 450hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 500, 12 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 265/40-20 | 265/40-20 |
| Total Price | $55,055 | $85,700 | $94,950 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,035 | -2,560 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $55,055 | $84,665 | $92,390 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $7,725 |
| Total Invoice | $52,621 | $79,769 | $88,372 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -963 | -2,383 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $52,621 | $78,806 | $85,989 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $7,183 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | Platinum | A8 L 3.0T | A8 L 4.0T Sport |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | $0 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | ||
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | ||
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | $1500 | $1500 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | ||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | ||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||
| 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 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $14,535 | $15,570 | $17,095 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,035 | $2,560 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -963 | -2,383 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | A8 / S8 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 122.9 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 207.4 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 76.7 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 57.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,458 lb. | 4,465 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 21.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 42.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 600 | No |
| 265/40HR20 tires | 400 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1650 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 3050 | 65% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T Sport
| Executive Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Massage, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | 225 | No |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 1775 | 69% |
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