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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: $55,155

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $6,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,716

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $4,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelA5 / S5Explorer
TrimS5 3.0TPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $53,100 $53,940
Base Invoice $49,384 $51,512
7-speed automated manual 1,000  
Technology Package 2,900  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Cargo mat 160 100
All-weather floor mats 180 120
Wood trim, alternative type 1,100  
7-speed automated manual 930  
Technology Package 2,696  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,163  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Cargo mat 149 95
All-weather floor mats 168 114
Wood trim, alternative type 1,024  
Options (change) 7,165 220
Options (change) 6,666 209
Destination 950 995
Total Price $61,215 $55,155
Total Invoice $57,000 $52,716

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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: $15,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,240
Model Year20172018
ModelA5 / S5Explorer
TrimS5 3.0TPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine333hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$61,215$55,155
Adjustments for Features0-9,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,215$45,785
Total Invoice$57,000$52,716
Adjustments for Features0-8,956
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,000$43,760

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172018
ModelA5 / S5Explorer
TrimS5 3.0TPlatinum
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$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 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Second-row low console$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$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 
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
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals$75 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,230$16,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,956

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172018
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 Weight3,925 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 S5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested150080%
Total Not Requested36520%

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