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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: $37,090

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $85,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,449

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $79,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerR8
TrimXLTLimitedSport4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,900 $38,100 $41,675 $114,200
Base Invoice $30,679 $35,528 $38,862 $106,206
Package 202A 2,500      
Navigation system 795 795 795 2,000
Premium Package       2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)       650
Package 202A 2,181      
Navigation system 694 694 694 1,860
Premium Package       1,953
Metallic paint (extra cost)       605
Options (change) 3,295 795 795 4,750
Options (change) 2,875 694 694 4,418
Destination 895 895 895 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $37,090 $39,790 $43,365 $122,250
Total Invoice $34,449 $37,117 $40,451 $113,924

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $86,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,446
Model Year2014201420142009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerR8
TrimXLTLimitedSport4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20235/35-19
Total Price$37,090$39,790$43,365$122,250
Adjustments for Features-1,045-2,810-3,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,045$36,980$39,530$122,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$935$3,485$0
Total Invoice$34,449$37,117$40,451$113,924
Adjustments for Features-971-2,621-3,5770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,478$34,496$36,874$113,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,018$3,396$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Model Year2014201420142009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerR8
TrimXLTLimitedSport4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150  
Universal garage door opener $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Curve control$50$50$50 
Hill descent control  $250 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector  $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration   $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished fuel door   $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$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$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,605$8,370$9,395$5,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,045$2,810$3,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-971-2,621-3,5770

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Model Year20142009
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 Weight4,535 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
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested182568%
Total Not Requested85032%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Premium 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%

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