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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: $54,180

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $73,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,784

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $67,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelExplorerR8
TrimPlatinum4.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $53,235 $114,200
Base Invoice $50,839 $106,206
Premium Package   2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650
Navigation system   2,000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,500
Premium Package   1,953
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605
Navigation system   1,860
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,115
Options (change) 0 10,250
Options (change) 0 9,533
Destination 945 1,200
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $54,180 $127,750
Total Invoice $51,784 $119,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $86,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,527
Model Year20172009
ModelExplorerR8
TrimPlatinum4.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/35-19
Total Price$54,180$127,750
Adjustments for Features-12,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,340$127,750
Total Invoice$51,784$119,039
Adjustments for Features-12,2720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,512$119,039

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172009
ModelExplorerR8
TrimPlatinum4.2
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $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 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-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
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$17,585$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-12,2720

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172009
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%
Premium 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%

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