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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: $44,470

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,971

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5Explorer
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $42,600 $54,400 $37,535
Base Invoice $39,618 $50,592 $34,952
Warm Weather Package 1,300 800  
Premium Plus Package 3,000    
Prestige Package 4,600    
Cargo net 80 80  
All-weather floor mats 190 190 75
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575  
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600  
Package 302A     4,305
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Cargo cover     135
Warm Weather Package 1,210 744  
Premium Plus Package 2,790    
Prestige Package 4,278    
Cargo net 74 74  
All-weather floor mats 177 177 64
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536  
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418  
Package 302A     3,659
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Cargo cover     115
Options (change) 9,745 4,245 6,110
Options (change) 9,065 3,949 5,194
Destination 975 975 825
Total Price $53,320 $59,620 $44,470
Total Invoice $49,658 $55,516 $40,971

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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: $7,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,243
Model Year201820182011
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5Explorer
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine252hp I4354hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionS7T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19180, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$53,320$59,620$44,470
Adjustments for Features-1,550-1,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,770$58,470$44,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,700$0
Total Invoice$49,658$55,516$40,971
Adjustments for Features-1,444-1,0710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,214$54,445$40,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,231$0

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

Model Year201820182011
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5Explorer
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Curve control  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key  $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle exit assist$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge $75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,505$10,105$8,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,550$1,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,444-1,0710

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

Model Year20182011
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in112.6 in
Length186.3 in197.1 in
Width72.6 in78.9 in
Height54.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 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
21.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.0 ft380.7 ft3

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

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested140053%
Total Not Requested122547%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested125039%
Total Not Requested194061%

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

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested95068%
Total Not Requested44032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested257565%
Total Not Requested140035%

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