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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: $44,260

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $35,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,792

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $33,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelExplorerA8
TrimLimitedA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $37,535 $78,400
Base Invoice $34,952 $72,912
Package 302A 4,305  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   600
Package 302A 3,659  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   558
Options (change) 5,900 600
Options (change) 5,015 558
Destination 825 825
Total Price $44,260 $79,825
Total Invoice $40,792 $74,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,772
Model Year20112010
ModelExplorerA8
TrimLimitedA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine290hp V6350hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/45-18
Total Price$44,260$79,825
Adjustments for Features0-785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,260$79,040
Total Invoice$40,792$74,295
Adjustments for Features0-731
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,792$73,564

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8

Model Year20112010
ModelExplorerA8
TrimLimitedA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, 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-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Total Value of Features$9,895$10,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-731

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8

Model Year20112010
ModelExplorerA8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in121.0 in
Length197.1 in204.4 in
Width78.9 in74.6 in
Height70.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.4,400 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in42.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested172543%
Total Not Requested225057%

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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