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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: $49,130

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122019
ModelQ5Explorer
Trim3.2Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,000 $42,765
Adaptive cruise control 2,100  
Prestige Package 7,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
AWD   2,150
Safe and Smart Package   1,295
Cargo cover   130
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
3.5L V6   0
Adaptive cruise control 1,954  
Prestige Package 6,604  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
AWD   2,054
Safe and Smart Package   1,230
Cargo cover   124
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
3.5L V6   0
Options (change) 9,675 5,270
Options (change) 9,001 5,018
Destination 875 1,095
Total Price $53,550 $49,130

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,169
Model Year20122019
ModelQ5Explorer
Trim3.2Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$53,550$49,130
Adjustments for Features0-3,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,550$45,785

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122019
ModelQ5Explorer
Trim3.2Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row$125 
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
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
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 
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
Rear bumper protector $40
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$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 $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
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$6,430$9,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-416

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See a complete comparison of Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122019
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 Weight4,299 lb.4,633 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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See a complete comparison of Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested182570%
Total Not Requested76530%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested25051%
Total Not Requested24049%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested102559%
Total Not Requested70041%

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