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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: $42,030

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $98,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,784

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $91,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
ModelExplorerA8 / S8
TrimLimitedA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $36,280 $137,900
Base Invoice $33,774 $128,248
Navigation and Moon Package 2,845  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295  
Navigation and Moon Package 2,418  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101  
Options (change) 4,935 0
Options (change) 4,195 0
Destination 815 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $42,030 $140,125
Total Invoice $38,784 $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: $84,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,863
Model Year20102015
ModelExplorerA8 / S8
TrimLimitedA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine210hp V6500hp W12
TransmissionA5T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18265/40-20
Total Price$42,030$140,125
Adjustments for Features0-13,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,030$126,350
Total Invoice$38,784$130,473
Adjustments for Features0-12,826
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,784$117,647

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20102015
ModelExplorerA8 / S8
TrimLimitedA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr 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 
911 assist$25 
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
Safety key$5 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 rack$300 
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 with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit$400 
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 
CD changer, remote $200
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
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 
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
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
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$7,770$21,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,826

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20102015
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 Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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