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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: $47,205

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $59,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,313

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $55,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelExplorerA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimLimitedA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $37,535 $87,200 $134,500
Base Invoice $34,952 $81,096 $125,087
Package 302A 4,305    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095    
Second-row buckets 750    
Second-row high console 100    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Driver Assistance Package   3,000 3,000
Executive Rear Seat Package   11,250  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,300  
Cold Weather Package   800  
Comfort Package   2,000  
Package 302A 3,659    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798    
Second-row buckets 638    
Second-row high console 85    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Driver Assistance Package   2,790 2,790
Executive Rear Seat Package   10,463  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,209  
Cold Weather Package   744  
Comfort Package   1,860  
Options (change) 8,845 18,350 3,000
Options (change) 7,536 17,066 2,790
Destination 825 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $47,205 $106,445 $140,495
Total Invoice $43,313 $99,057 $130,872

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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: $52,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,835
Model Year201120132013
ModelExplorerA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimLimitedA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine290hp V6420hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$47,205$106,445$140,495
Adjustments for Features0-6,350-9,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,205$100,095$131,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,125
Total Invoice$43,313$99,057$130,872
Adjustments for Features0-5,909-8,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,313$93,148$122,232
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,084

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201120132013
ModelExplorerA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimLimitedA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power door closers $300$300
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
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  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Refrigerated storage compartment $250 
Roof rails$250  
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
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  
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500$1500
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Massage, second row seats $150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225$225
Power footrest, right rear seat $250 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,770$16,120$19,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,350$9,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,909-8,640

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20112013
ModelExplorerA8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in122.9 in
Length197.1 in207.4 in
Width78.9 in76.7 in
Height70.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in42.9 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 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested257565%
Total Not Requested140035%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Massage, second row seats150No
AC power outlet100Yes
Refrigerated storage compartment200No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Total Requested205058%
Total Not Requested150042%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%

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