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Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,395

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,907

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelQ5Explorer
Trim3.2Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,200 $37,535
Base Invoice $34,596 $34,952
Prestige Package 11,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Package 302A   4,305
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Prestige Package 10,230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441  
Blind spot warning system 466  
Package 302A   3,659
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 11,975 6,035
Options (change) 11,137 5,130
Destination 825 825
Total Price $50,000 $44,395
Total Invoice $46,558 $40,907

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,402
Model Year20092011
ModelQ5Explorer
Trim3.2Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$50,000$44,395
Adjustments for Features0-815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,000$43,580
Total Invoice$46,558$40,907
Adjustments for Features0-751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,558$40,156

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
ModelQ5Explorer
Trim3.2Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Keyless entry keypad $50
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rack$300 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$5,905$6,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-751

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092011
ModelQ5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in112.6 in
Length182.2 in197.1 in
Width74.0 in78.9 in
Height65.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,958 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 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
19.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.1 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
235/55HR19 tires400No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
iPod integration100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested472578%
Total Not Requested134022%

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 seats300No
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
Total Requested197550%
Total Not Requested200050%

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