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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $47,620 Ford Explorer Limited | ||
| Difference: $76,250 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $43,693 Ford Explorer Limited | ||
| Difference: $69,592 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2007 |
| Model | Explorer | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | Limited | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $37,855 | $119,350 |
| Base Invoice | $35,268 | $108,954 |
| Package 302A / 303A | 4,500 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,995 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | |
| Second-row buckets | 750 | |
| Second-row high console | 100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,100 | |
| Package 302A / 303A | 3,825 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,696 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | |
| Second-row buckets | 638 | |
| Second-row high console | 85 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | 1,911 | |
| Options (change) | 8,940 | 2,100 |
| Options (change) | 7,600 | 1,911 |
| Destination | 825 | 720 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $47,620 | $123,870 |
| Total Invoice | $43,693 | $113,285 |
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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: $74,290 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,799 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2007 |
| Model | Explorer | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | Limited | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 450hp W12 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 200, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/40-19 |
| Total Price | $47,620 | $123,870 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,960 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,620 | $121,910 |
| Total Invoice | $43,693 | $113,285 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,793 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $43,693 | $111,492 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2012 | 2007 |
| Model | Explorer | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | Limited | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 |
| FWD | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| 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 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | |
| Entertainment system, console-mounted | $1000 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $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 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $10,670 | $12,630 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,960 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,793 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2012 | 2007 |
| Model | Explorer | A8 / S8 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 121.0 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 204.4 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 74.6 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,558 lb. | 4,400 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 42.3 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 302A / 303A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | No |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 2175 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 2000 | 48% |
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