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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: $38,200 Ford Explorer Limited | ||
| Difference: $84,425 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,231 Ford Explorer Limited | ||
| Difference: $78,987 | ||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | Limited | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $32,395 | $120,100 |
| Base Invoice | $30,178 | $111,693 |
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | 795 | |
| Third-row seat | 375 | |
| Navigation system | 1,995 | |
| Sun and Sirius Package | 560 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,295 | |
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | 676 | |
| Third-row seat | 319 | |
| Navigation system | 1,696 | |
| Sun and Sirius Package | 476 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,101 | |
| Options (change) | 5,020 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 4,268 | 0 |
| Destination | 785 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $38,200 | $122,625 |
| Total Invoice | $35,231 | $114,218 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75,860 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,009 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | Limited | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 450hp W12 |
| Transmission | A5 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 190, 7 | 200, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/65-18 | 255/40-19 |
| Total Price | $38,200 | $122,625 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,565 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,200 | $114,060 |
| Total Invoice | $35,231 | $114,218 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,978 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,231 | $106,240 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | Limited | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Class II trailer hitch | $200 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | |
| Running boards | $350 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Aux input | $50 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | |
| Entertainment system, console-mounted | $1000 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Folding third row seats | $600 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| 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 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | |
| White-letter tires | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,440 | $15,005 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $8,565 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -7,978 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | A8 / S8 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 121.0 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 204.4 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 74.6 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,441 lb. | 4,400 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.4 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 | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.7 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.9 in | 42.3 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 | 14.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row buckets | 500 | Yes |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | Yes |
| Second-row high console | 250 | Yes |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 875 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Third-row seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | 75 | Yes |
| Folding third row seats | 600 | No |
| Center armrest(s), second row | 50 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 125 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 87% |
| Sun and Sirius Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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