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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: $49,055

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,874

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,082

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelQ5Explorer
Trim3.0TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,900 $42,090
Base Invoice $40,828 $40,196
Prestige Package 7,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,995
AWD   2,150
Cargo cover   130
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
3.5L V6   0
Prestige Package 6,977  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,813 1,895
AWD   2,054
Cargo cover   124
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
3.5L V6   0
Options (change) 9,925 5,970
Options (change) 9,233 5,683
Destination 895 995
Total Price $54,720 $49,055
Total Invoice $50,956 $46,874

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,773
Model Year20132018
ModelQ5Explorer
Trim3.0TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$54,720$49,055
Adjustments for Features0-1,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,720$47,285
Total Invoice$50,956$46,874
Adjustments for Features0-1,691
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,956$45,183

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132018
ModelQ5Explorer
Trim3.0TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
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
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
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
Spotter mirror(s) $50
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 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$7,330$9,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,691

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132018
ModelQ5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in112.6 in
Length182.6 in198.3 in
Width74.0 in78.9 in
Height65.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,354 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 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
29.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.3 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested170061%
Total Not Requested106539%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested25051%
Total Not Requested24049%

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