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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: $38,200

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $84,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,350

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $79,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102015201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerR8R8R8R8
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $115,900 $153,900 $173,500 $199,900
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $107,787 $143,127 $161,355 $185,907
Navigation system 1,995   2,100      
Convenience Package 1,995          
Bright-finished fuel door 115          
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650 650 650 650
iPod integration     100 100 100 100
Power front seats         2,000 2,000
Navigation system 1,696   1,953      
Convenience Package 1,696          
Bright-finished fuel door 99          
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605 605 605 605
iPod integration     93 93 93 93
Power front seats         1,860 1,860
Options (change) 4,105 2,845 2,850 750 2,750 2,750
Options (change) 3,491 2,418 2,651 698 2,558 2,558
Destination 815 815 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000 3,000 1,700
Total Price $38,200 $39,940 $123,000 $158,900 $180,500 $205,600
Total Invoice $35,350 $37,007 $114,688 $148,075 $168,163 $191,415

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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: $86,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,495
Model Year201020102015201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerR8R8R8R8
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10570hp V10
TransmissionA5A5M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7140, 7465, 12140, 7140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$38,200$39,940$123,000$158,900$180,500$205,600
Adjustments for Features-1,250-2,2500-1,800-5,875-7,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,950$37,690$123,000$157,100$174,625$198,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$740$0$34,100$51,625$75,375
Total Invoice$35,350$37,007$114,688$148,075$168,163$191,415
Adjustments for Features-1,157-2,0850-1,677-5,473-6,727
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,193$34,922$114,688$146,398$162,690$184,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$729$0$31,710$48,002$70,000

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Model Year201020102015201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerR8R8R8R8
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900    
6-speed manual  $150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
RWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$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$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25    
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000$4000
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Safety key$5$5    
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Trailer sway control$25$25    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Roof rack$300$300    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125    
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$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$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25  
Bright-finished fuel door$100 $100$100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels    $250$250
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0$0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)    $100$100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler    $300$300
Carbon fiber mirror housings    $100$100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser     $200
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400 
Running boards$350$350    
Sunroof$900$900    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15$15    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound   $250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$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$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200$200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Folding third row seats$600     
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Memory system, driver seat$200$200    
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000    
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Wheels, dark finish     $0
White-letter tires$0$0    
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$7,460$8,460$6,210$8,010$12,085$13,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$2,250$0$1,800$5,875$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,157-2,0850-1,677-5,473-6,727

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Model Year20102015
ModelExplorerR8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in104.3 in
Length193.4 in175.0 in
Width73.7 in75.0 in
Height72.8 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.0 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 audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87532%
Total Not Requested190068%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V8

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 Competition

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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