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Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q7 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q7 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,705

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $28,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,034

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $26,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072009
ModelExplorerExplorerQ7
TrimEddie BauerLimited4.2 Prestige
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $59,220
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $55,075
Third-row seat 845 375  
Luxury Package 1,450    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795  
235/65R18 695    
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Obstacle detection, rear 255    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Sunroof 850 850  
Second-row buckets     1,500
275/45ZR20     800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     750
Running boards     1,150
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel     1,850
Third-row seat 718 319  
Luxury Package 1,232    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676  
235/65R18 591    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Obstacle detection, rear 217    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Sunroof 723 723  
Second-row buckets     1,396
275/45ZR20     745
Metallic paint (extra cost)     698
Running boards     1,069
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel     1,721
Options (change) 8,725 5,855 6,050
Options (change) 7,509 5,070 5,629
Destination 735 735 825
Total Price $37,830 $37,705 $66,095
Total Invoice $35,034 $35,166 $61,529

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q7

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,044
Model Year200720072009
ModelExplorerExplorerQ7
TrimEddie BauerLimited4.2 Prestige
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8350hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7350, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/65-18275/45-20
Total Price$37,830$37,705$66,095
Adjustments for Features00-6,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,830$37,705$59,165
Cost Above Minimum$125$0$0
Total Invoice$35,034$35,166$61,529
Adjustments for Features00-6,451
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,034$35,166$55,078
Cost Above Minimum$0$132$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q7

Model Year200720072009
ModelExplorerExplorerQ7
TrimEddie BauerLimited4.2 Prestige
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel  $1500
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,550$3,550$10,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,930
Value of Feature Adjustments00-6,451

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q7

Model Year20072009
ModelExplorerQ7
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in118.2 in
Length193.4 in200.2 in
Width73.7 in78.1 in
Height72.8 in68.4 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.5,269 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in48.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft340.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft388.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi Q7 4.2 Prestige

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
275/45ZR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
275/45ZR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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