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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: $38,160

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $45,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,315

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $42,594

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020182018
ModelExplorerExplorerA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $82,500 $92,000
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $76,725 $85,560
Convenience Package 1,995      
Navigation system 1,995      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 225 225
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845    
Convenience Package 1,696      
Navigation system 1,696      
All-weather floor mats 64 64 209 209
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418    
Options (change) 4,065 2,920 225 225
Options (change) 3,456 2,482 209 209
Destination 815 815 975 975
Total Price $38,160 $40,015 $83,700 $93,200
Total Invoice $35,315 $37,071 $77,909 $86,744

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,844
Model Year2010201020182018
ModelExplorerExplorerA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine210hp V6210hp V6333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionA5A5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$38,160$40,015$83,700$93,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-9,400-12,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,160$38,915$74,300$80,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$6,250
Total Invoice$35,315$37,071$77,909$86,744
Adjustments for Features0-1,019-8,750-11,774
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,315$36,052$69,159$74,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$737$0$5,811

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2010201020182018
ModelExplorerExplorerA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power door closers  $300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$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$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200 
Safety key$5$5  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net  $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Ski sack  $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$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 air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   $1500
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$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$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,670$6,770$15,070$18,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$9,400$12,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,019-8,750-11,774

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20102018
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 Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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