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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: $45,115

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $17,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,358

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $17,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelExplorerExplorerQ7
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $55,500
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $51,616
Third Row Power Package 1,995    
Convenience Package 995    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Sunroof 850 850  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
AWD 2,320 2,320  
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
Third Row Power Package 1,696    
Convenience Package 846    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 186
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
AWD 2,112 2,112  
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) 12,945 8,750 6,295
Options (change) 11,224 7,658 5,856
Destination 815 815 950
Total Price $45,375 $45,115 $62,745
Total Invoice $41,358 $41,374 $58,422

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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: $11,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,803
Model Year200920092017
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$45,375$45,115$62,745
Adjustments for Features00-5,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,375$45,115$57,095
Cost Above Minimum$260$0$0
Total Invoice$41,358$41,374$58,422
Adjustments for Features00-5,261
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,358$41,374$53,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$16$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q7

Model Year200920092017
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 
911 assist$25$25 
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
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 rack$300$300 
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 player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
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$7,640$7,640$13,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,261

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q7

Model Year20092017
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 Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Power-folding third row seats1000Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
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
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested74047%
Total Not Requested82553%

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