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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: $57,875

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $14,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,300

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $12,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerQ7
TrimPlatinum3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,940 $56,400
Base Invoice $51,512 $52,452
Cargo mat 100 195
All-weather floor mats 120  
Cargo cover 130 310
Running boards 595 1,200
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,845
Driver Assistance Package   2,400
Premium Plus Package   4,000
Vision Package   2,000
Warm Weather Package   1,600
Cold Weather Package   650
Class IV trailer hitch   550
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   125
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo mat 95 182
All-weather floor mats 114  
Cargo cover 124 298
Running boards 565 1,116
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,716
Driver Assistance Package   2,322
Premium Plus Package   3,720
Vision Package   1,860
Warm Weather Package   1,488
Cold Weather Package   606
Class IV trailer hitch   511
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   117
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 2,940 15,450
Options (change) 2,793 14,472
Destination 995 975
Total Price $57,875 $72,825
Total Invoice $55,300 $67,899

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q7

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,382
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerQ7
TrimPlatinum3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6333hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12558, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/55-19
Total Price$57,875$72,825
Adjustments for Features0-1,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,875$71,520
Total Invoice$55,300$67,899
Adjustments for Features0-1,217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,300$66,682

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q7

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerQ7
TrimPlatinum3.0T
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 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware $1100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Following distance indicator $25
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Turn assist $25
Vehicle exit assist $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view rear camera $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 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Predictive efficiency assist $0
Road sign information $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$10,725$12,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,217

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q7

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerQ7
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in117.9 in
Length198.3 in199.6 in
Width78.9 in77.5 in
Height70.0 in68.5 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,938 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft337.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft371.6 ft3

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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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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 liftgate100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bose, 558W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested182562%
Total Not Requested111538%
Vision Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
Around view cameras300No
LED headlights500No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested40032%
Total Not Requested85068%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested45055%
Total Not Requested37545%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

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