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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: $36,045

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $78,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,208

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $73,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerR8
TrimEddie BauerLimited4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $109,000
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $101,370
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 2,000
Convenience Package 995    
Bright-finished fuel door 115    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,860
Convenience Package 846    
Bright-finished fuel door 99    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605
Options (change) 3,615 1,995 2,650
Options (change) 3,074 1,696 2,465
Destination 815 815 1,000
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $36,045 $38,360 $114,750
Total Invoice $33,208 $35,412 $106,935

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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: $79,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,704
Model Year200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerR8
TrimEddie BauerLimited4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/35-19
Total Price$36,045$38,360$114,750
Adjustments for Features-1,060-2,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,985$35,650$114,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$665$0
Total Invoice$33,208$35,412$106,935
Adjustments for Features-977-2,5020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,231$32,910$106,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$679$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Model Year200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerR8
TrimEddie BauerLimited4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $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
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Bright-finished fuel door$100 $100
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 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,205$7,855$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,060$2,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-977-2,5020

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092008
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested52540%
Total Not Requested80060%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

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