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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: $34,315

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,701

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5ExplorerExplorer
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,900 $53,650 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $34,318 $49,895 $27,273 $30,178
Prestige Package 8,700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Navigation Package   2,550    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0 0  
Luxury Package     1,290  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package     510  
Satellite radio     195 195
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
Prestige Package 8,092      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Navigation Package   2,371    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0 0  
Luxury Package     1,097  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package     433  
Satellite radio     166 166
Obstacle detection, rear     251  
Options (change) 9,175 3,025 4,285 2,190
Options (change) 8,535 2,814 3,643 1,862
Destination 875 875 785 785
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $46,950 $58,850 $34,315 $35,370
Total Invoice $43,728 $54,884 $31,701 $32,825

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,243
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5ExplorerExplorer
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine211hp I4354hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6M6A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14180, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$46,950$58,850$34,315$35,370
Adjustments for Features-1,915-1,6650-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,035$57,185$34,315$35,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,150$0$805
Total Invoice$43,728$54,884$31,701$32,825
Adjustments for Features-1,784-1,5530-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,944$53,331$31,701$32,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,387$0$892

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5ExplorerExplorer
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250   
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,530$6,280$4,615$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,915$1,665$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,784-1,5530-232

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112008
ModelA5 / S5Explorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in113.7 in
Length182.1 in193.4 in
Width73.0 in73.7 in
Height54.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.083.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested205050%
Total Not Requested204050%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested95077%
Total Not Requested29023%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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