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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,255

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $49,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,904

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $46,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720182018
ModelExplorerExplorerA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $82,500 $92,000
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $76,725 $85,560
Luxury Package 1,450      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Sunroof 850 850    
Obstacle detection, rear 255      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 225 225
Luxury Package 1,232      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Satellite radio 166 166    
Sunroof 723 723    
Obstacle detection, rear 217      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 209 209
Options (change) 5,150 3,445 225 225
Options (change) 4,379 2,930 209 209
Destination 735 735 975 975
Total Price $34,255 $35,295 $83,700 $93,200
Total Invoice $31,904 $33,026 $77,909 $86,744

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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: $39,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,664
Model Year2007200720182018
ModelExplorerExplorerA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine210hp V6210hp V6333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$34,255$35,295$83,700$93,200
Adjustments for Features00-10,035-12,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,255$35,295$73,665$80,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$0$6,900
Total Invoice$31,904$33,026$77,909$86,744
Adjustments for Features00-9,341-11,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,904$33,026$68,568$74,984
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,122$0$6,416

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2007200720182018
ModelExplorerExplorerA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power door closers  $300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200 
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Ski sack  $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   $1500
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$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$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
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,000$5,000$15,035$17,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$10,035$12,635
Value of Feature Adjustments00-9,341-11,760

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20072018
ModelExplorerA8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase113.7 in122.9 in
Length193.4 in207.4 in
Width73.7 in76.7 in
Height72.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,465 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in42.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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