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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: $45,255

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,803

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,067

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelQ5Explorer
Trim3.0TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,000 $37,855
Base Invoice $42,780 $35,268
Technology Package 3,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Package 301A   2,250
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Blind spot warning system   595
Cargo cover   135
Technology Package 3,629  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Package 301A   1,913
AWD   1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Blind spot warning system   506
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 4,475 6,575
Options (change) 4,165 5,710
Destination 925 825
Total Price $51,400 $45,255
Total Invoice $47,870 $41,803

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,820
Model Year20162012
ModelQ5Explorer
Trim3.0TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$51,400$45,255
Adjustments for Features0-815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,400$44,440
Total Invoice$47,870$41,803
Adjustments for Features0-753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,870$41,050

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
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
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
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
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
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 driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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$6,705$7,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-753

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

Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
ModelQ5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in112.6 in
Length182.6 in197.1 in
Width74.0 in78.9 in
Height65.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,354 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		29.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.3 ft380.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested170070%
Total Not Requested71530%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%

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