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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: $46,620

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,555

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelQ5Explorer
Trim3.0TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,400 $41,300
Base Invoice $42,222 $39,442
Prestige Package 7,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
AWD   2,000
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650
Cargo cover   130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Prestige Package 6,977  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
AWD   1,910
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619
Cargo cover   124
Panoramic sunroof   1,515
Options (change) 8,050 4,375
Options (change) 7,488 4,168
Destination 925 945
Total Price $54,375 $46,620
Total Invoice $50,635 $44,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,235
Model Year20152016
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$54,375$46,620
Adjustments for Features0-2,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,375$44,365
Total Invoice$50,635$44,555
Adjustments for Features0-2,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,635$42,400

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152016
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
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
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
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
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 
Cargo net $40
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
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,080$9,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,155

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152016
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 holders, front row75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested185067%
Total Not Requested91533%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested25051%
Total Not Requested24049%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested27548%
Total Not Requested30052%

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