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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: $42,610

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,007

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720092009
ModelQ5ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.0TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,400 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $43,152 $29,319 $32,901
Technology Package 3,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Third-row seat   875  
Convenience Package   995  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
AWD   2,320 2,320
255/50R20   1,325 630
Technology Package 3,070    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Third-row seat   744  
Convenience Package   846  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
AWD   2,112 2,112
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 3,875 10,180 7,105
Options (change) 3,606 8,873 6,259
Destination 950 815 815
Total Price $51,225 $42,610 $43,470
Total Invoice $47,708 $39,007 $39,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,882
Model Year201720092009
ModelQ5ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.0TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT8A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$51,225$42,610$43,470
Adjustments for Features-4,1000-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,125$42,610$42,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10
Total Invoice$47,708$39,007$39,975
Adjustments for Features-3,8190-782
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,889$39,007$39,193
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$186

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720092009
ModelQ5ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.0TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Aluminum roof rack$300  
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
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  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$10,740$6,640$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,100$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8190-782

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172009
ModelQ5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in113.7 in
Length182.6 in193.4 in
Width74.0 in73.7 in
Height65.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,354 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.3 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested99038%
Total Not Requested162562%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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