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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: $42,665

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,436

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152011
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5Explorer
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $40,000 $52,500 $70,900 $37,535
Base Invoice $37,200 $48,827 $65,938 $34,952
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 302A       4,305
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 302A       3,659
Options (change) 5,750 4,550 4,250 4,305
Options (change) 5,349 4,233 3,953 3,659
Destination 925 925 925 825
Total Price $46,675 $57,975 $76,075 $42,665
Total Invoice $43,474 $53,985 $70,816 $39,436

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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: $7,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,564
Model Year2015201520152011
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5Explorer
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine220hp I4333hp V6450hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10505, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19255/50-20
Total Price$46,675$57,975$76,075$42,665
Adjustments for Features0-975-4,275-3,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,675$57,000$71,800$38,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,325$25,125$0
Total Invoice$43,474$53,985$70,816$39,436
Adjustments for Features0-908-3,979-3,526
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,474$53,077$66,837$35,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,603$23,363$0

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

Model Year2015201520152011
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5Explorer
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote start   $150
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control   $50
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$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
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300$300 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler  $400 
Wheel-lip moldings   $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
Surround sound  $250$250
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $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
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Carbon fiber trim  $200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$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 
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,430$5,405$8,705$8,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$4,275$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-3,979-3,526

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

Model Year20152011
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.4,579 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
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested120085%
Total Not Requested21515%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested192548%
Total Not Requested205052%

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