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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: $38,725

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,999

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelQ5ExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,500 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $38,596 $27,518 $29,578
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Class III trailer hitch 850    
Heated front seats 500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,450    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   150 150
Third-row seat   845 845
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Sunroof   850 850
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Class III trailer hitch 792    
Heated front seats 467    
Panoramic sunroof 1,350    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   128 128
Third-row seat   718 718
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Sunroof   723 723
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 3,375 7,880 6,180
Options (change) 3,145 6,836 5,391
Destination 975 645 645
Total Price $45,850 $38,725 $39,340
Total Invoice $42,716 $34,999 $35,614

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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: $4,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,118
Model Year201820062006
ModelQ5ExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionS7A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$45,850$38,725$39,340
Adjustments for Features-2,79000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,060$38,725$39,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$42,716$34,999$35,614
Adjustments for Features-2,59900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,117$34,999$35,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820062006
ModelQ5ExplorerExplorer
Trim2.0TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Brake assist$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control$250  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player, remote$100  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,915$7,125$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,790$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,59900

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182006
ModelQ5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in113.7 in
Length183.6 in193.4 in
Width74.5 in73.7 in
Height65.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
26.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.4 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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