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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: $55,055

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $114,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,621

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $105,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelExplorerR8R8
TrimPlatinumV10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $53,940 $162,900 $189,900
Base Invoice $51,512 $151,497 $176,607
All-weather floor mats 120 545 545
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,000  
Diamond Stitch Leather Package     5,000
All-weather floor mats 114 507 507
Metallic paint (extra cost)   535 535
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,790  
Diamond Stitch Leather Package     4,650
Options (change) 120 4,120 6,120
Options (change) 114 3,832 5,692
Destination 995 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 1,300 1,300
Total Price $55,055 $169,570 $198,570
Total Invoice $52,621 $157,879 $184,849

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $121,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $111,614
Model Year201820172017
ModelExplorerR8R8
TrimPlatinumV10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6540hp V10610hp V10
TransmissionT6S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$55,055$169,570$198,570
Adjustments for Features-6,6500-4,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,405$169,570$194,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$24,725
Total Invoice$52,621$157,879$184,849
Adjustments for Features-6,3560-3,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,265$157,879$180,869
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,990

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Model Year201820172017
ModelExplorerR8R8
TrimPlatinumV10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
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  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
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  
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
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
Side curtain airbags $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 
Cargo net $40$40
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
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door $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 bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400 
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Performance meter $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $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
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 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-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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$16,175$9,525$13,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,650$0$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,3560-3,980

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi R8

Model Year20182017
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

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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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
Total Requested160073%
Total Not Requested60027%

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