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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: $50,775

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420212021
ModelQ5ExplorerExplorer
TrimhybridLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $51,300 $45,255 $52,730
Sport Interior Package 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,995 1,995
AWD   2,150 0
Cargo cover   130 130
3.3L V6 Hybrid   0 0
Sport Interior Package 467    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 467    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,813 1,895 1,895
AWD   2,054 0
Cargo cover   124 124
3.3L V6 Hybrid   0 0
Options (change) 2,950 4,275 2,125
Options (change) 2,747 4,073 2,019
Destination 895 1,245 1,245
Total Price $55,145 $50,775 $56,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,677
Model Year201420212021
ModelQ5ExplorerExplorer
TrimhybridLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp I4 H285hp V6 H285hp V6 H
TransmissionT8T10T10
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG23/26 MPG23/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/55-20275/45-21
Total Price$55,145$50,775$56,100
Adjustments for Features0-3,970-10,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,145$46,805$45,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$825$0

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420212021
ModelQ5ExplorerExplorer
TrimhybridLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Aluminum roof rack$300  
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$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$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,630$11,600$17,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,970$10,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-416-589

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142021
ModelQ5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in119.1 in
Length182.6 in198.8 in
Width74.0 in78.9 in
Height65.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,431 lb.5,149 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.1 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.147.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.3 ft387.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 hybrid

Sport Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested25051%
Total Not Requested24049%
3.3L V6 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
285 hp@6500
260 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.3L V6 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
285 hp@6500
260 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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