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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: $76,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,784

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $69,786

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015201520152015
ModelExplorerR8R8R8R8
TrimPlatinumV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $53,235 $115,900 $153,900 $173,500 $199,900
Base Invoice $50,839 $107,787 $143,127 $161,355 $185,907
Navigation system   2,100      
Rearview camera   1,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   650 650 650 650
iPod integration   100 100 100 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates   900 900    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,500 3,500 2,000 2,000
Power front seats       2,000 2,000
Navigation system   1,953      
Rearview camera   930      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   605 605 605 605
iPod integration   93 93 93 93
Illuminated door sill trim plates   837 837    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,115 3,255 1,860 1,860
Power front seats       1,860 1,860
Options (change) 0 10,250 5,150 4,750 4,750
Options (change) 0 9,533 4,790 4,418 4,418
Destination 945 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000 3,000 1,700
Total Price $54,180 $130,400 $163,300 $182,500 $207,600
Total Invoice $51,784 $121,570 $152,167 $170,023 $193,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $88,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,317
Model Year20172015201520152015
ModelExplorerR8R8R8R8
TrimPlatinumV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10570hp V10
TransmissionT6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12140, 7465, 12140, 7140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$54,180$130,400$163,300$182,500$207,600
Adjustments for Features-12,0650-950-4,925-6,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,115$130,400$162,350$177,575$201,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$31,950$47,175$70,925
Total Invoice$51,784$121,570$152,167$170,023$193,275
Adjustments for Features-11,5310-885-4,588-5,842
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,253$121,570$151,282$165,435$187,433
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,712$43,865$65,863

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172015201520152015
ModelExplorerR8R8R8R8
TrimPlatinumV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Cruise control $150$150$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    
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Semi-automated parking system$500    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000$4000
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$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    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50  
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$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$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    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Rear spoiler$200    
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$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    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound$250 $250  
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Power-folding mirrors$50$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    
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$200$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$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$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power-stowing third row seats$1000    
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Tailgating position, third row seats$50    
Wood trim$300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Alloy wheels $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$17,385$5,320$6,270$10,245$11,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,065$0$950$4,925$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,5310-885-4,588-5,842

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172015
ModelExplorerR8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in104.3 in
Length198.3 in175.0 in
Width78.9 in75.0 in
Height70.0 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.0 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 V8

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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