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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: $37,850 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||
| Difference: $57,600 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,119 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||
| Difference: $54,717 | |||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | A8 L 4.0T Sport |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $30,200 | $32,515 | $91,500 |
| Base Invoice | $27,518 | $29,578 | $85,096 |
| Luxury Package | 1,700 | ||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 350 | 350 | |
| Side curtain airbags | 560 | 560 | |
| Sunroof | 850 | 850 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 255 | 255 | |
| Navigation system | 1,995 | 1,995 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,295 | 1,295 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 3,000 | ||
| Luxury Package | 1,445 | ||
| Ultimate Convenience Group | 298 | 298 | |
| Side curtain airbags | 476 | 476 | |
| Sunroof | 723 | 723 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 217 | 217 | |
| Navigation system | 1,696 | 1,696 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,101 | 1,101 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,790 | ||
| Options (change) | 7,005 | 5,305 | 3,000 |
| Options (change) | 5,956 | 4,511 | 2,790 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 950 |
| Total Price | $37,850 | $38,465 | $95,450 |
| Total Invoice | $34,119 | $34,734 | $88,836 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,590 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,608 | |||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | A8 L 4.0T Sport |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 210hp V6 | 450hp V8 |
| Transmission | A5 | A5 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 290, 7 | 290, 7 | 630, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/65-17 | 245/65-17 | 265/40-20 |
| Total Price | $37,850 | $38,465 | $95,450 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -13,010 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $37,850 | $38,465 | $82,440 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $615 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $34,119 | $34,734 | $88,836 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -12,109 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,119 | $34,734 | $76,727 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $615 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | Eddie Bauer | Limited | A8 L 4.0T Sport |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | $900 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | ||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Around view cameras | $500 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | $200 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | $125 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Interior air filter | $0 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | ||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | $1500 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | ||
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||
| All-terrain tires | $0 | $0 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| White-letter tires | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,075 | $6,075 | $19,085 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $13,010 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -12,109 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2006 | 2017 |
| Model | Explorer | A8 / S8 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 122.9 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 207.4 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 76.7 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 57.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,441 lb. | 4,465 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 21.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.0 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 42.9 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 45.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 1175 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 32% |
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Ultimate Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 56% |
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