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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: $46,265 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $39,435 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $42,767 Ford Explorer Limited | |||
| Difference: $37,002 | |||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | Limited | A8 L 3.0T | A8 L 4.0T Sport |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $38,100 | $82,500 | $92,000 |
| Base Invoice | $35,528 | $76,725 | $85,560 |
| Package 302A / 303A | 5,600 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 75 | 225 | 225 |
| Executive Package | 2,000 | ||
| Executive Plus Package | 1,750 | ||
| Package 302A / 303A | 4,886 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,392 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 66 | 209 | 209 |
| Executive Package | 1,860 | ||
| Executive Plus Package | 1,628 | ||
| Options (change) | 7,270 | 2,225 | 1,975 |
| Options (change) | 6,344 | 2,069 | 1,837 |
| Destination | 895 | 975 | 975 |
| Total Price | $46,265 | $85,700 | $94,950 |
| Total Invoice | $42,767 | $79,769 | $88,372 |
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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: $32,770 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,798 | |||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | Limited | A8 L 3.0T | A8 L 4.0T Sport |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 333hp V6 | 450hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 265/40-20 | 265/40-20 |
| Total Price | $46,265 | $85,700 | $94,950 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,665 | -8,190 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,265 | $79,035 | $86,760 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $7,725 |
| Total Invoice | $42,767 | $79,769 | $88,372 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,204 | -7,623 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $42,767 | $73,565 | $80,749 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $7,184 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2013 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | Limited | A8 L 3.0T | A8 L 4.0T Sport |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $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 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Curve control | $50 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $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 | $150 | |
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Ski sack | $50 | $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 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $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 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $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 passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | ||
| 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 | $100 | |
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $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-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 | |||
| 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 | $10,130 | $16,795 | $18,320 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,665 | $8,190 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -6,204 | -7,623 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2013 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | A8 / S8 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 122.9 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 207.4 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 76.7 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 57.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,535 lb. | 4,465 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 21.7 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 37.2 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 | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 57.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 42.9 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 | 14.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 14.2 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 |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | 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 |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3375 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 1750 | 34% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 600 | No |
| 265/40HR20 tires | 400 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 3400 | 72% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T Sport
| Executive Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Power recliner, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Massage, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | 225 | No |
| Memory system, second row seats | 150 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 1775 | 69% |
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