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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: $34,315

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,701

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520082008
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5ExplorerExplorer
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,000 $52,500 $70,900 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $37,200 $48,827 $65,938 $27,273 $30,178
Technology Package 2,900 2,900 2,900    
Premium Plus Package 2,300        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Luxury Package       1,290  
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package       510  
Satellite radio       195 195
Obstacle detection, rear       295  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0  
Technology Package 2,698 2,698 2,698    
Premium Plus Package 2,140        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 511    
Luxury Package       1,097  
Navigation system       1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package       433  
Satellite radio       166 166
Obstacle detection, rear       251  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0  
Options (change) 5,750 3,450 3,450 4,285 2,190
Options (change) 5,349 3,209 3,209 3,643 1,862
Destination 925 925 925 785 785
Total Price $46,675 $56,875 $75,275 $34,315 $35,370
Total Invoice $43,474 $52,961 $70,072 $31,701 $32,825

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,593
Model Year20152015201520082008
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5ExplorerExplorer
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine220hp I4333hp V6450hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S7A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10505, 14190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$46,675$56,875$75,275$34,315$35,370
Adjustments for Features-2,340-2,765-6,3150-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,335$54,110$68,960$34,315$35,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,775$24,625$0$805
Total Invoice$43,474$52,961$70,072$31,701$32,825
Adjustments for Features-2,180-2,575-5,8790-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,294$50,386$64,193$31,701$32,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,092$22,899$0$892

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

Model Year20152015201520082008
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5ExplorerExplorer
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300$300  
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Retractable rear spoiler  $400  
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound  $250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers  $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Carbon fiber trim  $200  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,755$7,180$10,730$4,415$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,340$2,765$6,315$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,180-2,575-5,8790-232

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

Model Year20152008
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5Explorer
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 / RS5 A5 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested95057%
Total Not Requested71543%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70049%
Total Not Requested71551%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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