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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: $42,665

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,436

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,822

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102011
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5Explorer
TrimA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $36,000 $44,000 $52,400 $37,535
Base Invoice $33,480 $40,920 $48,732 $34,952
Driver Assist Package 900 900 900  
Prestige Package 8,300 4,800 5,700  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475  
Package 302A       4,305
Driver Assist Package 837 837 837  
Prestige Package 7,719 4,464 5,302  
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954 1,954  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 443  
Package 302A       3,659
Options (change) 11,775 8,275 9,175 4,305
Options (change) 10,953 7,698 8,536 3,659
Destination 825 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $48,600 $53,100 $63,700 $42,665
Total Invoice $45,258 $49,443 $59,393 $39,436

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,002
Model Year2010201020102011
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5Explorer
TrimA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine211hp I4265hp V6354hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionM6T6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14505, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19255/50-20
Total Price$48,600$53,100$63,700$42,665
Adjustments for Features0-950-600-3,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,600$52,150$63,100$39,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,550$14,500$0
Total Invoice$45,258$49,443$59,393$39,436
Adjustments for Features0-885-559-3,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,258$48,558$58,834$36,256
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,300$13,576$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2010201020102011
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5Explorer
TrimA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote start   $150
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control   $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300$300 
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$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
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,855$4,805$4,455$7,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$600$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-885-559-3,180

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102011
ModelA5 / S5Explorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in112.6 in
Length182.1 in197.1 in
Width73.0 in78.9 in
Height54.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.080.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested292581%
Total Not Requested66519%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 3.2

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157575%
Total Not Requested51525%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157575%
Total Not Requested51525%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested227557%
Total Not Requested170043%

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