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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: $39,965

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $102,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,277

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $95,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerR8R8R8
TrimLimitedSportV10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,200 $43,100 $138,700 $164,900 $194,400
Base Invoice $35,622 $40,191 $128,991 $153,357 $180,792
Navigation system 795 795      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 545 545 545
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575
Navigation system 694 694      
All-weather floor mats 66 66 507 507 507
Metallic paint (extra cost)     535 535 535
Options (change) 870 870 1,120 1,120 1,120
Options (change) 760 760 1,042 1,042 1,042
Destination 895 895 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,300 1,300
Total Price $39,965 $44,865 $142,370 $168,570 $198,070
Total Invoice $37,277 $41,846 $132,583 $156,949 $184,384

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $101,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $94,393
Model Year20152015201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerR8R8R8
TrimLimitedSportV10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6365hp V6532hp V10532hp V10602hp V10
TransmissionT6T6S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12550, 13550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/35-19245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$39,965$44,865$142,370$168,570$198,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-980-3,730-6,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,965$43,690$141,390$164,840$191,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,725$0$23,450$50,175
Total Invoice$37,277$41,846$132,583$156,949$184,384
Adjustments for Features0-1,096-913-3,473-6,056
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,277$40,750$131,670$153,476$178,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,473$0$21,806$46,658

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152015201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerR8R8R8
TrimLimitedSportV10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0    
AWD $1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125    
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150   
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000
Curve control$50$50   
Hill descent control $250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key$5$5   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
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   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Rain-sensing wipers  $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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500$500
Mid-engine configuration  $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
Carbon fiber body panels    $250
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler    $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings    $100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser    $200
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler    $400
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler   $400 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
CD player, remote  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $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
Performance meter  $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates$100    
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$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
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,355$9,530$9,335$12,085$14,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$980$3,730$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,096-913-3,473-6,056

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152018
ModelExplorerR8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in104.3 in
Length197.1 in174.3 in
Width78.9 in76.4 in
Height70.4 in48.8 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.9 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 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft38.0 ft3

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