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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: $57,775 Ford Explorer Platinum | ||
| Difference: $68,750 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $55,206 Ford Explorer Platinum | ||
| Difference: $62,640 | ||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | Platinum | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $53,940 | $120,100 |
| Base Invoice | $51,512 | $111,693 |
| Second-row high console | 150 | |
| Second-row buckets | 695 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,995 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 3,900 | |
| Second-row high console | 144 | |
| Second-row buckets | 660 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 1,895 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 3,628 | |
| Options (change) | 2,840 | 3,900 |
| Options (change) | 2,699 | 3,628 |
| Destination | 995 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $57,775 | $126,525 |
| Total Invoice | $55,206 | $117,846 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $71,820 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,573 | ||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | Platinum | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 365hp V6 | 450hp W12 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 500, 12 | 200, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/40-19 |
| Total Price | $57,775 | $126,525 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,070 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $54,705 | $126,525 |
| Total Invoice | $55,206 | $117,846 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,933 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $52,273 | $117,846 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | A8 / S8 |
| Trim | Platinum | A8 L W12 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote climate control | $25 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | |
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | |
| 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 bumper protector | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Memory system, 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 recliner, second row seats | $150 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | |
| 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 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $15,960 | $12,890 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,070 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,933 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8
| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 |
| Model | Explorer | A8 / S8 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 121.0 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 204.4 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 74.6 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,458 lb. | 4,400 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 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 | 40.6 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 57.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 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 | 33.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 14.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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