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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,975

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $3,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132021
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5Explorer
TrimS5 3.0TRS 5Platinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $50,900 $68,900 $52,730
Navigation Package 3,050 3,550  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Proximity key 550    
Navigation Package 2,837 3,301  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,163    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Proximity key 511    
Options (change) 5,325 4,025 0
Options (change) 4,954 3,744 0
Destination 895 895 1,245
Total Price $57,120 $73,820 $53,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,180
Model Year201320132021
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5Explorer
TrimS5 3.0TRS 5Platinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine333hp V6450hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionM6S7T10
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10505, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18265/35-19275/45-21
Total Price$57,120$73,820$53,975
Adjustments for Features0-3,500-10,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,120$70,320$43,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,200$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320132021
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5Explorer
TrimS5 3.0TRS 5Platinum
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
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 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
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$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
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
Retractable rear spoiler $400 
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250$250
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers $50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Carbon fiber trim $200 
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
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$5,430$8,930$15,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,500$10,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,258-238

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132021
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5Explorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in119.1 in
Length182.1 in198.8 in
Width73.0 in78.9 in
Height54.0 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.247.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.287.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested130089%
Total Not Requested16511%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested51528%

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