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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: $49,280

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $55,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,406

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $52,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelExplorerA8A8
TrimLimitedA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $38,200 $84,700 $133,500
Base Invoice $35,622 $78,772 $124,157
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
Package 302A / 303A 4,600    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Second-row high console 150    
Second-row buckets 695    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Driver Assistance Package   3,000 3,000
Executive Rear Seat Package   12,500  
Premium Package   2,000  
Heated steering wheel   300  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,300  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004    
Package 302A / 303A 4,013    
Panoramic sunroof 1,392    
Second-row high console 132    
Second-row buckets 607    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741    
Driver Assistance Package   2,790 2,790
Executive Rear Seat Package   11,626  
Premium Package   1,860  
Heated steering wheel   279  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,209  
Options (change) 10,185 19,100 3,000
Options (change) 8,889 17,764 2,790
Destination 895 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $49,280 $104,675 $138,675
Total Invoice $45,406 $97,411 $129,122

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,631
Model Year201520122012
ModelExplorerA8A8
TrimLimitedA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine290hp V6372hp 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$49,280$104,675$138,675
Adjustments for Features0-4,700-6,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,280$99,975$131,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,825
Total Invoice$45,406$97,411$129,122
Adjustments for Features0-4,374-6,401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,406$93,037$122,721
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,684

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8

Model Year201520122012
ModelExplorerA8A8
TrimLimitedA8 LA8 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 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300
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  
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
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
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
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  
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$10,120$14,820$16,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,700$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,374-6,401

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8

Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerA8
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 Weight4,535 lb.4,454 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 / 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 A8 L

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%
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
Heated second row seats200Yes
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested225056%
Total Not Requested177544%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
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 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

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