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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: $101,925 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $35,231 Ford Explorer Limited | ||
| Difference: $95,242 | ||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | Limited | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $32,395 | $137,900 |
| Base Invoice | $30,178 | $128,248 |
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | 795 | |
| Third-row seat | 375 | |
| Sun and Sirius Package | 560 | |
| Navigation system | 1,995 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,295 | |
| Quad Bucket Seating Group | 676 | |
| Third-row seat | 319 | |
| Sun and Sirius Package | 476 | |
| Navigation system | 1,696 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | 1,101 | |
| Options (change) | 5,020 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 4,268 | 0 |
| Destination | 785 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $38,200 | $140,125 |
| Total Invoice | $35,231 | $130,473 |
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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: $87,330 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,652 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | Limited | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 210hp V6 | 500hp W12 |
| Transmission | A5 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 190, 7 | 630, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/65-18 | 265/40-20 |
| Total Price | $38,200 | $140,125 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -14,595 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $38,200 | $125,530 |
| Total Invoice | $35,231 | $130,473 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -13,590 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $35,231 | $116,883 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 |
| Model | Explorer | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | Limited | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 5-speed automatic | $900 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| RWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| 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, power | $225 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | |
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | $1500 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | |
| Running boards | $350 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | |
| Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted | $1000 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $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 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Folding third row seats | $600 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $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 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 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Active steering | $1000 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | $600 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| White-letter tires | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,140 | $21,735 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $14,595 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -13,590 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 |
| 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 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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