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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: $54,300

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $91,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,898

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $83,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelExplorerR8R8R8
TrimPlatinumV10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $53,235 $138,700 $164,900 $194,400
Base Invoice $50,839 $128,991 $153,357 $180,792
All-weather floor mats 120 545 545 545
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,000 3,000  
Diamond Stitch Leather Package       5,000
All-weather floor mats 114 507 507 507
Metallic paint (extra cost)   535 535 535
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,790 2,790  
Diamond Stitch Leather Package       4,650
Options (change) 120 4,120 4,120 6,120
Options (change) 114 3,832 3,832 5,692
Destination 945 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,300 1,300
Total Price $54,300 $145,370 $171,570 $203,070
Total Invoice $51,898 $135,373 $159,739 $189,034

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $100,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $92,364
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelExplorerR8R8R8
TrimPlatinumV10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6532hp V10532hp V10602hp V10
TransmissionT6S7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12550, 13550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/35-19245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$54,300$145,370$171,570$203,070
Adjustments for Features-9,3000-2,750-7,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,000$145,370$168,820$196,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$23,450$50,675
Total Invoice$51,898$135,373$159,739$189,034
Adjustments for Features-8,8890-2,560-6,539
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,009$135,373$157,179$182,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,806$47,122

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Model Year2017201820182018
ModelExplorerR8R8R8
TrimPlatinumV10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
RWD $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $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   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$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   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400 
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support$0   
CD player$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
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer $100$100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Performance meter $150$150$150
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   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Synthetic suede headliner  $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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$16,110$6,810$9,560$13,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,300$0$2,750$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,8890-2,560-6,539

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172018
ModelExplorerR8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in104.3 in
Length198.3 in174.3 in
Width78.9 in76.4 in
Height70.0 in48.8 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.9 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 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft38.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 RWS

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 V10 Plus

Diamond Stitch Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested160073%
Total Not Requested60027%

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