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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: $57,775

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $83,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,206

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $76,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelExplorerA8 / S8
TrimPlatinumA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $53,940 $135,900
Base Invoice $51,512 $126,388
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Second-row high console 150  
Second-row buckets 695  
Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
Second-row high console 144  
Second-row buckets 660  
Driver Assistance Package   2,327
Options (change) 2,840 2,500
Options (change) 2,699 2,327
Destination 995 895
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $57,775 $141,395
Total Invoice $55,206 $131,710

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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: $80,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,807
Model Year20182014
ModelExplorerA8 / S8
TrimPlatinumA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine365hp V6500hp W12
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20265/40-20
Total Price$57,775$141,395
Adjustments for Features0-2,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,775$138,500
Total Invoice$55,206$131,710
Adjustments for Features0-2,697
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,206$129,013

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20182014
ModelExplorerA8 / S8
TrimPlatinumA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
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, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
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 rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $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
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
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 $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, second row seats $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Memory system, second row seats $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 seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
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 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$14,510$17,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,697

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20182014
ModelExplorerA8 / S8
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.4,465 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 / S8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%

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