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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: $41,205

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $82,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,196

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $77,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelExplorerR8R8
TrimLimited4.25.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,535 $114,200 $149,000
Base Invoice $34,952 $106,206 $138,570
Polished alloy wheels 595 500 500
Package 301A 2,250    
Navigation system   2,100  
Convenience Package   2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650
iPod integration   100 0
Polished alloy wheels 506 465 465
Package 301A 1,913    
Navigation system   1,953  
Convenience Package   1,953  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605
iPod integration   93 0
Options (change) 2,845 5,450 1,150
Options (change) 2,419 5,069 1,070
Destination 825 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $41,205 $123,900 $154,400
Total Invoice $38,196 $115,525 $143,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $86,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,791
Model Year201120122012
ModelExplorerR8R8
TrimLimited4.25.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$41,205$123,900$154,400
Adjustments for Features-3,7350-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,470$123,900$153,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,500
Total Invoice$38,196$115,525$143,890
Adjustments for Features-3,4620-932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,734$115,525$142,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,433

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Model Year201120122012
ModelExplorerR8R8
TrimLimited4.25.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Curve control$50  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,330$4,595$5,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,735$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4620-932

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Model Year20112012
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8 specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested82543%
Total Not Requested110057%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested49057%
Total Not Requested37543%

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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