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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: $49,150

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $77,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,285

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $72,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelExplorerA8 / S8
TrimLimitedA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $38,100 $120,100
Base Invoice $35,528 $111,693
Package 302A / 303A 4,565  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Second-row buckets 750  
Second-row high console 100  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 2,100
Driver Assistance Package   1,400
Heated steering wheel   200
Package 302A / 303A 3,983  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Second-row buckets 655  
Second-row high console 87  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004 1,953
Driver Assistance Package   1,303
Heated steering wheel   185
Options (change) 10,155 3,700
Options (change) 8,862 3,441
Destination 895 775
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $49,150 $126,275
Total Invoice $45,285 $117,609

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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: $74,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,126
Model Year20142008
ModelExplorerA8 / S8
TrimLimitedA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine290hp V6450hp W12
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/40-19
Total Price$49,150$126,275
Adjustments for Features0-2,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,150$123,915
Total Invoice$45,285$117,609
Adjustments for Features0-2,198
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,285$115,411

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20142008
ModelExplorerA8 / S8
TrimLimitedA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr 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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
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 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack $50
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 
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 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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 headlights$200 
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 
Leather door panel trim $250
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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,820$13,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,198

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20142008
ModelExplorerA8 / S8
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 Weight4,535 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 / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested232552%
Total Not Requested215048%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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