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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: $42,290

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,305

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5ExplorerExplorer
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5LimitedSport
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,000 $52,500 $70,900 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $37,200 $48,827 $65,938 $35,622 $40,191
Technology Package 2,900 2,900 2,900    
Premium Plus Package 2,300        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Comfort Package   1,100 800    
Package 301A       2,600  
Blind spot warning system       595  
Package 401A         4,300
Technology Package 2,698 2,698 2,698    
Premium Plus Package 2,140        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 511    
Comfort Package   1,024 744    
Package 301A       2,269  
Blind spot warning system       519  
Package 401A         3,752
Options (change) 5,750 4,550 4,250 3,195 4,300
Options (change) 5,349 4,233 3,953 2,788 3,752
Destination 925 925 925 895 895
Total Price $46,675 $57,975 $76,075 $42,290 $48,295
Total Invoice $43,474 $53,985 $70,816 $39,305 $44,838

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,739
Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5ExplorerExplorer
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5LimitedSport
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine220hp I4333hp V6450hp V8290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10505, 14390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$46,675$57,975$76,075$42,290$48,295
Adjustments for Features0-975-4,275-2,765-4,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,675$57,000$71,800$39,525$43,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,325$25,125$0$4,305
Total Invoice$43,474$53,985$70,816$39,305$44,838
Adjustments for Features0-908-3,979-2,570-4,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,474$53,077$66,837$36,735$40,693
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,603$23,363$0$3,958

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

Model Year20152015201520152015
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5ExplorerExplorer
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5LimitedSport
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700
FWD   $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Remote start   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Curve control   $50$50
Hill descent control    $250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Safety key   $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Terrain selector    $200
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo net   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300$300  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler  $400  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers  $50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Carbon fiber trim  $200  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Metal pedals $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000 
Stowable third row seats    $600
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,580$6,555$9,855$8,345$10,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$4,275$2,765$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-3,979-2,570-4,145

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

Model Year20152015
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5Explorer
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in112.6 in
Length182.1 in197.1 in
Width73.0 in78.9 in
Height54.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.4,535 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 / RS5 A5 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested145087%
Total Not Requested21513%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested80076%
Total Not Requested25024%

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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested145087%
Total Not Requested21513%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested120085%
Total Not Requested21515%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested112553%
Total Not Requested100047%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested202564%
Total Not Requested112536%

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