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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: $35,705

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,295

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5ExplorerExplorer
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,100 $53,900 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $34,504 $50,128 $27,518 $29,578
Navigation Package 2,000 2,000    
Premium Plus Package 3,900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Obstacle detection, rear 550 550 255 255
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0 0  
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Navigation Package 1,860 1,860    
Premium Plus Package 3,628      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Obstacle detection, rear 511 511 217 217
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0 0  
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 6,925 3,025 4,860 3,160
Options (change) 6,442 2,814 4,132 2,687
Destination 875 875 645 645
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $44,900 $59,100 $35,705 $36,320
Total Invoice $41,821 $55,117 $32,295 $32,910

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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: $7,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,915
Model Year2012201220062006
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)180, 10180, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$44,900$59,100$35,705$36,320
Adjustments for Features-1,730-2,08000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,170$57,020$35,705$36,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,850$0$615
Total Invoice$41,821$55,117$32,295$32,910
Adjustments for Features-1,611-1,94000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,210$53,177$32,295$32,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,967$0$615

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220062006
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
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  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
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 
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 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
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  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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  
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 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,755$6,105$4,025$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,730$2,080$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,611-1,94000

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122006
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
12.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.283.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested77544%
Total Not Requested100056%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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