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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: $50,000

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $4,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,558

Audi Q5 3.2   
Difference: $5,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelQ5Explorer
Trim3.2Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,200 $52,970
Base Invoice $34,596 $50,587
Prestige Package 11,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Cargo cover   130
Prestige Package 10,230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441  
Blind spot warning system 466  
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 11,975 130
Options (change) 11,137 124
Destination 825 945
Total Price $50,000 $54,045
Total Invoice $46,558 $51,656

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,004
Model Year20092016
ModelQ5Explorer
Trim3.2Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/20 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$50,000$54,045
Adjustments for Features0-7,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,000$46,615
Total Invoice$46,558$51,656
Adjustments for Features0-7,102
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,558$44,554

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092016
ModelQ5Explorer
Trim3.2Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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 / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
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
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
Aluminum roof rack$300 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Tow hook(s), front $40
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $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 headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
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 door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,180$13,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,102

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092016
ModelQ5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in112.6 in
Length182.2 in198.3 in
Width74.0 in78.9 in
Height65.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,957 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.7 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 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
19.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.1 ft381.7 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
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 mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
iPod integration100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested495082%
Total Not Requested111518%

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