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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,540

Ford Explorer ST   
Difference: $10,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092021
ModelA5 / S5Explorer
TrimS5ST
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $51,400 $49,000
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300  
Technology Package 2,200  
Navigation system 2,390  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100  
Safe and Smart Package   1,295
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,209  
Technology Package 2,045  
Navigation system 2,178  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Adaptive cruise control 1,953  
Safe and Smart Package   1,230
Options (change) 8,465 1,295
Options (change) 7,828 1,230
Destination 825 1,245
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $61,990 $51,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer ST
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,538
Model Year20092021
ModelA5 / S5Explorer
TrimS5ST
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine354hp V8400hp V6
TransmissionT6T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/55-20
Total Price$61,990$51,540
Adjustments for Features0-5,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,990$46,170

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092021
ModelA5 / S5Explorer
TrimS5ST
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Second-row low console$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Power-venting glass roof panel$300 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$6,915$12,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-258

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092021
ModelA5 / S5Explorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in119.1 in
Length182.1 in198.8 in
Width73.0 in78.9 in
Height54.0 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,891 lb.4,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.047.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.087.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer ST

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested82548%
Total Not Requested90052%

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