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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: $35,345

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $8,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,900

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $8,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182010
ModelQ5Explorer
Trim2.0TXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,500 $29,280
Base Invoice $38,596 $27,404
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
All-weather floor mats 200 75
Class III trailer hitch 850  
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
Third-row seat   875
4.6L V8   1,310
AWD   2,320
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
All-weather floor mats 186 64
Class III trailer hitch 792  
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
Third-row seat   744
4.6L V8   1,192
AWD   2,112
Options (change) 1,625 5,250
Options (change) 1,514 4,681
Destination 975 815
Total Price $44,100 $35,345
Total Invoice $41,085 $32,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,996
Model Year20182010
ModelQ5Explorer
Trim2.0TXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp I4292hp V8
TransmissionS7A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 1080, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/70-16
Total Price$44,100$35,345
Adjustments for Features-5,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,530$35,345
Total Invoice$41,085$32,900
Adjustments for Features-5,1890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,896$32,900

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182010
ModelQ5Explorer
Trim2.0TXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake assist$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,690$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1890

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182010
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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested32554%
Total Not Requested27546%
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%
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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