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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: $42,780

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $19,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,345

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $19,077

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerQ7
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $55,500
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $51,616
Rear HVAC unit 695 285  
Third-row seat 875 375  
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Power-folding third row seats 495 495  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Navigation Plus Package     3,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Trailering equipment (7 wire)     125
Class IV trailer hitch     550
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,845
Rear HVAC unit 591 243  
Third-row seat 744 319  
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
Power-folding third row seats 420 421  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 186
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Navigation Plus Package     2,790
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Trailering equipment (7 wire)     117
Class IV trailer hitch     511
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,716
Options (change) 13,295 9,600 6,295
Options (change) 11,520 8,382 5,856
Destination 785 785 950
Total Price $43,325 $42,780 $62,745
Total Invoice $39,578 $39,345 $58,422

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q7

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,872
Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerQ7
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/55-19
Total Price$43,325$42,780$62,745
Adjustments for Features00-5,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,325$42,780$57,155
Cost Above Minimum$545$0$0
Total Invoice$39,578$39,345$58,422
Adjustments for Features00-5,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,578$39,345$53,217
Cost Above Minimum$233$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q7

Model Year200820082017
ModelExplorerExplorerQ7
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake assist  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,740$7,740$13,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,205

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q7

Model Year20082017
ModelExplorerQ7
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in117.9 in
Length193.4 in199.6 in
Width73.7 in77.5 in
Height72.8 in68.5 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,938 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in49.4 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft337.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft371.6 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 bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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 bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi Q7 3.0T

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested12529%
Total Not Requested30071%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested86555%

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