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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: $38,160

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,315

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820102010
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5ExplorerExplorer
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,600 $54,400 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $39,618 $50,592 $31,044 $33,774
Convenience Package 900      
Navigation and Telematics Package 3,000 2,600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
All-weather floor mats 190 190 75 75
Heated front seats 500      
Convenience Package     1,995  
Navigation system     1,995  
Navigation and Moon Package       2,845
Convenience Package 838      
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,790 2,418    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
All-weather floor mats 177 177 64 64
Heated front seats 466      
Convenience Package     1,696  
Navigation system     1,696  
Navigation and Moon Package       2,418
Options (change) 5,165 3,365 4,065 2,920
Options (change) 4,807 3,131 3,456 2,482
Destination 975 975 815 815
Total Price $48,740 $58,740 $38,160 $40,015
Total Invoice $45,400 $54,698 $35,315 $37,071

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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: $6,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,991
Model Year2018201820102010
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5ExplorerExplorer
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp I4354hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionS7T8A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$48,740$58,740$38,160$40,015
Adjustments for Features-4,395-7,3200-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,345$51,420$38,160$38,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,075$0$755
Total Invoice$45,400$54,698$35,315$37,071
Adjustments for Features-4,094-6,8160-1,019
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,306$47,882$35,315$36,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,576$0$737

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

Model Year2018201820102010
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5ExplorerExplorer
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Collision preparation system, rear $100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key  $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle exit assist $25  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler $200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Boost gauge $75  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights $1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding third row seats  $600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,340$12,265$4,945$6,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,395$7,320$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,094-6,8160-1,019

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

Model Year20182010
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in113.7 in
Length186.3 in193.4 in
Width72.6 in73.7 in
Height54.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 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
21.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested71545%
Total Not Requested87555%

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

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested71551%
Total Not Requested67549%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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