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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: $39,890

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $84,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,211

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $78,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerR8R8R8R8
TrimLimitedSportV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,200 $43,100 $115,900 $153,900 $173,500 $199,900
Base Invoice $35,622 $40,191 $107,787 $143,127 $161,355 $185,907
Navigation system 795 795 2,100      
Rearview camera     1,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650 650 650 650
iPod integration     100 100 100 100
Power front seats         2,000 2,000
Navigation system 694 694 1,953      
Rearview camera     930      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605 605 605 605
iPod integration     93 93 93 93
Power front seats         1,860 1,860
Options (change) 795 795 3,850 750 2,750 2,750
Options (change) 694 694 3,581 698 2,558 2,558
Destination 895 895 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000 3,000 1,700
Total Price $39,890 $44,790 $124,000 $158,900 $180,500 $205,600
Total Invoice $37,211 $41,780 $115,618 $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 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $86,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,399
Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerR8R8R8R8
TrimLimitedSportV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6365hp V6430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10570hp V10
TransmissionT6T6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12140, 7465, 12140, 7140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$39,890$44,790$124,000$158,900$180,500$205,600
Adjustments for Features-2,135-3,3100-1,200-5,275-6,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,755$41,480$124,000$157,700$175,225$198,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,725$0$33,700$51,225$74,975
Total Invoice$37,211$41,780$115,618$148,075$168,163$191,415
Adjustments for Features-1,992-3,0880-1,118-4,914-6,168
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,219$38,692$115,618$146,957$163,249$185,247
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,473$0$31,339$47,631$69,629

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Model Year201520152015201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerR8R8R8R8
TrimLimitedSportV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
6-speed manual  $150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$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$150    
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25    
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000$4000
Curve control$50$50    
Hill descent control $250    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Safety key$5$5    
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Terrain selector $200    
Trailer sway control$25$25    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Roof rails$250$250    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125    
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$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$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Bright-finished fuel door  $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 spoiler$200$200    
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50$50    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound$250$250 $250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$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
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50    
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250    
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50    
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$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Heated second row seats$200     
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200   $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     
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
Stowable third row seats$600$600    
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
Machined alloy wheels $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0$0
Wheels, dark finish     $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   $100
Total Value of Features$8,130$9,305$5,995$7,195$11,270$12,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,135$3,310$0$1,200$5,275$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,992-3,0880-1,118-4,914-6,168

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152015
ModelExplorerR8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in104.3 in
Length197.1 in175.0 in
Width78.9 in75.0 in
Height70.4 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.0 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
Audi R8 V8

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
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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