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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: $41,170

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $24,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,975

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $23,554

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelExplorerQ7
TrimLimited4.2 Prestige
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,395 $59,220
Base Invoice $30,178 $55,075
Navigation system 1,995  
Third-row seat 375  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795  
Sun and Sirius Package 560  
4.6L V8 1,310  
AWD 2,325  
255/50R20 630  
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
Navigation system 1,696  
Third-row seat 319  
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676  
Sun and Sirius Package 476  
4.6L V8 1,192  
AWD 2,117  
255/50R20 536  
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) 7,990 6,050
Options (change) 7,012 5,629
Destination 785 825
Total Price $41,170 $66,095
Total Invoice $37,975 $61,529

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q7

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,932
Model Year20082009
ModelExplorerQ7
TrimLimited4.2 Prestige
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8350hp V8
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7350, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20275/45-20
Total Price$41,170$66,095
Adjustments for Features0-4,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,170$61,130
Total Invoice$37,975$61,529
Adjustments for Features0-4,622
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,975$56,907

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q7

Model Year20082009
ModelExplorerQ7
TrimLimited4.2 Prestige
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$5,715$10,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,622

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q7

Model Year20082009
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 Weight4,706 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 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%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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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