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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: $49,445

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $1,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,842

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $1,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5Explorer
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2Sport
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $37,100 $53,900 $43,100
Base Invoice $34,504 $50,128 $40,191
Sport Package 1,000    
Prestige Package 9,200 6,300  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100 1,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Package 401A     4,300
Sport Package 930    
Prestige Package 8,556 5,860  
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954 1,004
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Package 401A     3,752
Options (change) 12,775 8,875 5,450
Options (change) 11,883 8,257 4,756
Destination 875 875 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $50,750 $64,950 $49,445
Total Invoice $47,262 $60,560 $45,842

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,258
Model Year201220122015
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5Explorer
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2Sport
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine211hp I4354hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19255/50-20
Total Price$50,750$64,950$49,445
Adjustments for Features0-250-4,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,750$64,700$45,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,950$0
Total Invoice$47,262$60,560$45,842
Adjustments for Features0-233-3,838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,262$60,327$42,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,065$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220122015
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5Explorer
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2Sport
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300 
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$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$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats  $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,605$5,855$9,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-233-3,838

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122015
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 Weight3,882 lb.4,921 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
12.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.280.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested290069%
Total Not Requested131531%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested192579%
Total Not Requested51521%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested172555%
Total Not Requested142545%

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