Audi A5 / S5 Audi A5 / S5 2012 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2019

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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: $52,100

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $3,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122019
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5Explorer
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2Platinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $37,100 $53,900 $54,165
Sport Package 1,000    
Prestige Package 9,200 6,300  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Wood trim 350 500  
Sport Package 930    
Prestige Package 8,556 5,860  
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954  
Upgraded leather upholstery 930    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Wood trim 325 466  
Options (change) 14,125 9,375 0
Options (change) 13,138 8,723 0
Destination 875 875 1,095
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0
Total Price $52,100 $65,450 $55,260

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,629
Model Year201220122019
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5Explorer
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2Platinum
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, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19255/50-20
Total Price$52,100$65,450$55,260
Adjustments for Features00-10,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,100$65,450$44,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,350$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220122019
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5Explorer
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.2Platinum
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
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
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 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
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
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$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
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler  $200
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$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  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,130$5,130$15,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$10,470
Value of Feature Adjustments00-207

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122019
ModelA5 / S5Explorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in112.6 in
Length182.1 in198.3 in
Width73.0 in78.9 in
Height54.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,882 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.281.7 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 seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested347582%
Total Not Requested74018%

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
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested192579%
Total Not Requested51521%

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