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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,200

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $61,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,231

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $57,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelExplorerA8A8
TrimLimitedA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $32,395 $84,700 $133,500
Base Invoice $30,178 $78,772 $124,157
Navigation system 1,995    
Sun and Sirius Package 560    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795    
Third-row seat 375    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295    
Executive Rear Seat Package   12,500  
Premium Package   2,000  
Navigation system 1,696    
Sun and Sirius Package 476    
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676    
Third-row seat 319    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101    
Executive Rear Seat Package   11,626  
Premium Package   1,860  
Options (change) 5,020 14,500 0
Options (change) 4,268 13,486 0
Destination 785 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $38,200 $100,075 $135,675
Total Invoice $35,231 $93,133 $126,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,917
Model Year200820122012
ModelExplorerA8A8
TrimLimitedA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine210hp V6372hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionA5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$38,200$100,075$135,675
Adjustments for Features0-9,655-12,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,200$90,420$123,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$32,725
Total Invoice$35,231$93,133$126,332
Adjustments for Features0-8,985-11,667
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,231$84,148$114,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$30,517

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8

Model Year200820122012
ModelExplorerA8A8
TrimLimitedA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Refrigerated storage compartment $250 
Roof rails$250  
Ski sack  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel  $1500
Rear bumper protector$40  
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000  
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights  $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
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75 
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Massage, second row seats $150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225$225
Power footrest, right rear seat $250 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
White-letter tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,015$16,670$19,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,655$12,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,985-11,667

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8

Model Year20082012
ModelExplorerA8
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.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.23.8 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 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested12513%
Total Not Requested85087%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Massage, second row seats150No
AC power outlet100No
Refrigerated storage compartment200No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Heated second row seats200No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Total Requested75019%
Total Not Requested327581%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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