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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: $36,780

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $43,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,832

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $40,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelExplorerExplorerA8
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $78,400
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $72,912
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
Convenience Package 995    
Sunroof 850 850  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     600
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
Convenience Package 846    
Sunroof 723 723  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     558
Options (change) 4,350 2,845 600
Options (change) 3,698 2,419 558
Destination 815 815 825
Total Price $36,780 $39,210 $79,825
Total Invoice $33,832 $36,135 $74,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,715
Model Year200920092010
ModelExplorerExplorerA8
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine210hp V6210hp V6350hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18255/45-18
Total Price$36,780$39,210$79,825
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-7,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,780$37,460$72,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0
Total Invoice$33,832$36,135$74,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,613-6,748
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,832$34,522$67,547
Cost Above Minimum$0$690$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8

Model Year200920092010
ModelExplorerExplorerA8
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
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  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
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$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$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 air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
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 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
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,380$6,130$11,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,613-6,748

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8

Model Year20092010
ModelExplorerA8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase113.7 in121.0 in
Length193.4 in204.4 in
Width73.7 in74.6 in
Height72.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,400 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in42.3 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 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%

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