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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: $57,775

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $48,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,206

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $43,693

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelExplorerA8A8
TrimPlatinumA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $53,940 $84,700 $133,500
Base Invoice $51,512 $78,772 $124,157
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Second-row buckets 695    
Second-row high console 150    
Premium Package   2,000  
Driver Assistance Package   3,000 3,000
Executive Rear Seat Package   12,500  
Heated steering wheel   300  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,300  
LED headlights   1,600  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895    
Second-row buckets 660    
Second-row high console 144    
Premium Package   1,860  
Driver Assistance Package   2,790 2,790
Executive Rear Seat Package   11,626  
Heated steering wheel   279  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,209  
LED headlights   1,488  
Options (change) 2,840 20,700 3,000
Options (change) 2,699 19,252 2,790
Destination 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $57,775 $106,275 $138,675
Total Invoice $55,206 $98,899 $129,122

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,961
Model Year201820122012
ModelExplorerA8A8
TrimPlatinumA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine365hp V6372hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$57,775$106,275$138,675
Adjustments for Features-2800-1,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,495$106,275$137,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$30,725
Total Invoice$55,206$98,899$129,122
Adjustments for Features-2680-1,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,938$98,899$127,562
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,663

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8

Model Year201820122012
ModelExplorerA8A8
TrimPlatinumA8 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
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power door closers $300$300
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start$150  
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Refrigerated storage compartment $250 
Roof rails$250  
Ski sack  $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
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 bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
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  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
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$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75 
Folding second row seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, passenger seat$100 $100
Massage, second row seats $150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $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 recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power release, second row seats$50  
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$15,085$14,805$16,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$280$0$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-2680-1,560

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8

Model Year20182012
ModelExplorerA8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in122.9 in
Length198.3 in207.4 in
Width78.9 in76.7 in
Height70.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

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 seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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%

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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