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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: $53,915

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $79,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,532

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $73,176

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelExplorerR8R8
TrimPlatinum4.25.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $52,970 $114,200 $149,000
Base Invoice $50,587 $106,206 $138,570
Navigation system   2,100  
Convenience Package   2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650
iPod integration   100 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   875 875
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,500 3,500
Polished alloy wheels   500 500
LED headlights   3,500  
Navigation system   1,953  
Convenience Package   1,953  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605
iPod integration   93 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   813 813
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,115 3,255
Polished alloy wheels   465 465
LED headlights   3,255  
Options (change) 0 15,325 5,525
Options (change) 0 14,252 5,138
Destination 945 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $53,915 $133,775 $158,775
Total Invoice $51,532 $124,708 $147,958

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $91,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,693
Model Year201620122012
ModelExplorerR8R8
TrimPlatinum4.25.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$53,915$133,775$158,775
Adjustments for Features-12,0500-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,865$133,775$158,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,750
Total Invoice$51,532$124,708$147,958
Adjustments for Features-11,5170-233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,015$124,708$147,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,017

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Model Year201620122012
ModelExplorerR8R8
TrimPlatinum4.25.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$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 headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$16,970$4,920$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,050$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,5170-233

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Model Year20162012
ModelExplorerR8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in104.3 in
Length198.3 in174.5 in
Width78.9 in75.0 in
Height70.0 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
305/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested71583%
Total Not Requested15017%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 5.2

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
305/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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