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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: $34,480

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $107,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,821

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $100,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerR8R8R8
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $138,700 $164,900 $194,400
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $128,991 $153,357 $180,792
Luxury Package 1,290        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Audiophile Package 510        
Satellite radio 195 195      
Bright-finished fuel door 110 110      
Obstacle detection, rear 295        
All-weather floor mats 55 55 545 545 545
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575
Luxury Package 1,097        
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Audiophile Package 433        
Satellite radio 166 166      
Bright-finished fuel door 73 73      
Obstacle detection, rear 251        
All-weather floor mats 47 47 507 507 507
Metallic paint (extra cost)     535 535 535
Options (change) 4,450 2,355 1,120 1,120 1,120
Options (change) 3,763 1,982 1,042 1,042 1,042
Destination 785 785 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,300 1,300
Total Price $34,480 $35,535 $142,370 $168,570 $198,070
Total Invoice $31,821 $32,945 $132,583 $156,949 $184,384

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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: $103,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $97,004
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerR8R8R8
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6532hp V10532hp V10602hp V10
TransmissionA5A5S7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7550, 13550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/35-19245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$34,480$35,535$142,370$168,570$198,070
Adjustments for Features0-250-4,035-6,785-9,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,480$35,285$138,335$161,785$188,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0$23,450$50,175
Total Invoice$31,821$32,945$132,583$156,949$184,384
Adjustments for Features0-232-3,758-6,317-8,899
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,821$32,713$128,825$150,632$175,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$21,807$46,660

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerR8R8R8
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
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$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500$500
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 
Carbon fiber body panels    $250
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler    $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings    $100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser    $200
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler    $400
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Retractable rear spoiler   $400 
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player, remote  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Performance meter  $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,765$6,015$9,800$12,550$15,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$4,035$6,785$9,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-3,758-6,317-8,899

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Model Year20082018
ModelExplorerR8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in104.3 in
Length193.4 in174.3 in
Width73.7 in76.4 in
Height72.8 in48.8 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.9 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 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft38.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested45035%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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