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Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,155

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $87,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,798

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $81,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelExplorerExplorerR8R8
TrimEddie BauerLimited4.25.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $114,200 $149,000
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $106,206 $138,570
Luxury Package 1,450      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
235/65R18 695      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Bright-finished fuel door 110 110    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 255      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650 650
Polished alloy wheels     500 500
Luxury Package 1,232      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
235/65R18 591      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Bright-finished fuel door 73 73    
Satellite radio 166 166    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,953  
Obstacle detection, rear 217      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605 605
Polished alloy wheels     465 465
Options (change) 5,050 2,650 3,250 1,150
Options (change) 4,273 2,233 3,023 1,070
Destination 735 735 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $34,155 $34,500 $121,700 $154,400
Total Invoice $31,798 $32,329 $113,479 $143,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $87,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,499
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelExplorerExplorerR8R8
TrimEddie BauerLimited4.25.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionA5A5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/65-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$34,155$34,500$121,700$154,400
Adjustments for Features00-195-1,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,155$34,500$121,505$152,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$345$0$31,160
Total Invoice$31,798$32,329$113,479$143,890
Adjustments for Features00-182-1,617
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,798$32,329$113,297$142,273
Cost Above Minimum$0$531$0$28,976

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Model Year2007200720122012
ModelExplorerExplorerR8R8
TrimEddie BauerLimited4.25.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights   $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,775$4,775$4,970$6,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$195$1,735
Value of Feature Adjustments00-182-1,617

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Model Year20072012
ModelExplorerR8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in104.3 in
Length193.4 in174.5 in
Width73.7 in75.0 in
Height72.8 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105061%
Total Not Requested67539%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
235/35ZR19 tires200No
305/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 5.2

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
235/35ZR19 tires200No
305/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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