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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: $36,215

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $78,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,594

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $73,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerR8
TrimXLTLimited4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $109,000
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $101,370
Package 202A 3,075    
Navigation system 795 795 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650
Package 202A 2,614    
Navigation system 676 676 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605
Options (change) 3,870 795 2,650
Options (change) 3,290 676 2,465
Destination 825 825 1,000
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $36,215 $39,155 $114,750
Total Invoice $33,594 $36,453 $106,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,414
Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerR8
TrimXLTLimited4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6290hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20235/35-19
Total Price$36,215$39,155$114,750
Adjustments for Features-2,235-3,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,980$35,355$114,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$33,594$36,453$106,935
Adjustments for Features-2,073-3,5380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,521$32,915$106,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,394$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerR8
TrimXLTLimited4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $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
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Total Value of Features$6,655$8,220$4,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,235$3,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,073-3,5380

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerR8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in104.3 in
Length197.1 in174.5 in
Width78.9 in75.0 in
Height70.4 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested197561%
Total Not Requested125039%

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