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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: $35,930

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,109

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5ExplorerExplorer
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,100 $53,900 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $34,504 $50,128 $29,319 $32,901
Premium Plus Package 3,900      
Navigation Package 2,000 2,000    
Obstacle detection, rear 550 550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Convenience Package     995  
Navigation system     2,505 1,995
Premium Plus Package 3,628      
Navigation Package 1,860 1,860    
Obstacle detection, rear 511 511    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Convenience Package     846  
Navigation system     2,129 1,696
Options (change) 6,925 3,025 3,500 1,995
Options (change) 6,442 2,814 2,975 1,696
Destination 875 875 815 815
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $44,900 $59,100 $35,930 $38,360
Total Invoice $41,821 $55,117 $33,109 $35,412

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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: $7,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,408
Model Year2012201220092009
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, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$44,900$59,100$35,930$38,360
Adjustments for Features-1,400-2,0000-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,500$57,100$35,930$36,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,600$0$680
Total Invoice$41,821$55,117$33,109$35,412
Adjustments for Features-1,304-1,8650-1,616
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,517$53,252$33,109$33,796
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,735$0$687

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220092009
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 
911 assist  $25$25
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  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75 
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 rack  $300$300
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
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 
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
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$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$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 $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
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$5,690$6,290$4,290$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$2,000$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,304-1,8650-1,616

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122009
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

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 link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested97555%
Total Not Requested80045%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%

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