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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: $46,395

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,727

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,235

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelQ5Explorer
Trim3.0TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,400 $37,535
Base Invoice $43,152 $34,952
Prestige Package 6,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Package 302A   4,305
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Prestige Package 6,324  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Package 302A   3,659
AWD   1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 7,375 8,035
Options (change) 6,860 6,950
Destination 950 825
Total Price $54,725 $46,395
Total Invoice $50,962 $42,727

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,824
Model Year20172011
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$54,725$46,395
Adjustments for Features0-640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,725$45,755
Total Invoice$50,962$42,727
Adjustments for Features0-589
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,962$42,138

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172011
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
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,080$7,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-589

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

Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172011
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.4,752 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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested235057%
Total Not Requested176543%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested257565%
Total Not Requested140035%

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