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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: $47,195

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $9,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,091

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5ExplorerExplorer
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,600 $54,400 $41,300 $52,970
Base Invoice $39,618 $50,592 $39,442 $50,587
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 1,800    
Prestige Package 4,600 4,400    
Premium Plus Package 3,000      
S Line Sport Package 1,250      
Warm Weather Package 800 800    
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Cargo net 80 80    
All-weather floor mats 190 190 75 75
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
Adaptive cruise control     1,150  
Package 301A     2,000  
Panoramic sunroof     1,595  
Cargo cover     130 130
Driver Assistance Package 1,674 1,674    
Prestige Package 4,278 4,092    
Premium Plus Package 2,790      
S Line Sport Package 1,164      
Warm Weather Package 744 744    
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Cargo net 74 74    
All-weather floor mats 177 177 71 71
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
Adaptive cruise control     1,094  
Package 301A     1,900  
Panoramic sunroof     1,515  
Cargo cover     124 124
Options (change) 12,795 8,345 4,950 205
Options (change) 11,903 7,763 4,704 195
Destination 975 975 945 945
Total Price $56,370 $63,720 $47,195 $54,120
Total Invoice $52,496 $59,330 $45,091 $51,727

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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: $7,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,775
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5ExplorerExplorer
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp I4354hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionS7T8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19755, 19390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$56,370$63,720$47,195$54,120
Adjustments for Features-1,750-2,3000-4,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,620$61,420$47,195$49,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,800$0$2,685
Total Invoice$52,496$59,330$45,091$51,727
Adjustments for Features-1,630-2,1420-4,053
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,866$57,188$45,091$47,674
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,322$0$2,583

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

Model Year2018201820162016
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5ExplorerExplorer
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware$1100$1100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start  $150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Curve control  $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200  
Following distance indicator$25$25  
Hill descent control   $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Terrain selector   $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Turn assist$25$25  
Vehicle exit assist$25$25  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
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$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front   $40
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  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $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  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Boost gauge $75  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Predictive efficiency assist$0$0  
Road sign information$75$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Metal pedals $75  
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Total Value of Features$12,030$12,580$10,280$14,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$2,300$0$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,630-2,1420-4,053

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

Model Year20182016
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in112.6 in
Length186.3 in198.3 in
Width72.6 in78.9 in
Height54.6 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 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
21.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.0 ft381.7 ft3

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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
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 Requested140044%
Total Not Requested179056%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested162562%
Total Not Requested100038%
S Line Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Body kit (gray/black)0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
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
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 Requested135046%
Total Not Requested159054%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested127559%
Total Not Requested90041%

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