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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: $50,090

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,857

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelQ5Explorer
Trim2.0TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,500 $42,090
Base Invoice $38,596 $40,196
Premium Plus Package 4,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Driver Assistance Package 1,800  
Prestige Package 5,300  
Warm Weather Package 1,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Cargo mat 105 100
All-weather floor mats 200 120
Cargo cover 225 130
Class III trailer hitch 850  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570
Package 301A   2,240
AWD   2,150
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Premium Plus Package 3,720  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Driver Assistance Package 1,674  
Prestige Package 4,930  
Warm Weather Package 1,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Cargo mat 98 95
All-weather floor mats 186 114
Cargo cover 209 124
Class III trailer hitch 792  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542
Package 301A   2,127
AWD   2,054
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Options (change) 15,005 7,005
Options (change) 13,961 6,666
Destination 975 995
Total Price $57,480 $50,090
Total Invoice $53,532 $47,857

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,110
Model Year20182018
ModelQ5Explorer
Trim2.0TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$57,480$50,090
Adjustments for Features-1,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,800$50,090
Total Invoice$53,532$47,857
Adjustments for Features-1,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,967$47,857

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelQ5Explorer
Trim2.0TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware$1100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100 
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Evasive maneuver assist$200 
Following distance indicator$25 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Turn assist$25 
Vehicle exit assist$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
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 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Predictive efficiency assist$0 
Road sign information$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,530$9,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5650

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelQ5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in112.6 in
Length183.6 in198.3 in
Width74.5 in78.9 in
Height65.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
26.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.4 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested287572%
Total Not Requested110028%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Around view cameras300No
255/45HR20 tires400No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested147539%
Total Not Requested231561%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Sunshades, second row125No
Front sport buckets100No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Total Requested45058%
Total Not Requested32542%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested25051%
Total Not Requested24049%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested192568%
Total Not Requested90032%

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