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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: $49,550

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $17,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,453

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $16,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerQ7
TrimLimited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $56,400
Base Invoice $35,268 $52,452
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
AWD 2,000  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
All-weather floor mats 75 200
Cargo cover 135 310
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,845
Warm Weather Package   1,600
Premium Plus Package   4,000
Class IV trailer hitch   550
Cargo net   150
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   125
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
AWD 1,820  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
All-weather floor mats 64 186
Cargo cover 115 298
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,716
Warm Weather Package   1,488
Premium Plus Package   3,720
Class IV trailer hitch   511
Cargo net   140
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   117
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 10,870 9,355
Options (change) 9,360 8,712
Destination 825 975
Total Price $49,550 $66,730
Total Invoice $45,453 $62,139

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q7

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,080
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerQ7
TrimLimited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6333hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12558, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/55-19
Total Price$49,550$66,730
Adjustments for Features0-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,550$65,005
Total Invoice$45,453$62,139
Adjustments for Features0-1,606
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,453$60,533

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q7

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerQ7
TrimLimited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle exit assist $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails $250
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
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
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,005$9,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,606

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q7

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerQ7
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in117.9 in
Length197.1 in199.6 in
Width78.9 in77.5 in
Height70.4 in68.5 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.4,938 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in49.4 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft337.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft371.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested257562%
Total Not Requested160038%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested30036%
Total Not Requested52564%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bose, 558W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested127543%
Total Not Requested166557%

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