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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: $47,555

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelQ5Explorer
Trim45Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,300 $37,855
Premium Plus Package 4,000  
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,600  
Warm Weather Package 1,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
All-weather floor mats 200 75
Cargo cover 225 135
Class III trailer hitch 850  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Premium Plus Package 3,720  
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,418  
Warm Weather Package 1,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
All-weather floor mats 186 64
Cargo cover 209 115
Class III trailer hitch 792  
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
AWD   1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 9,900 8,875
Options (change) 9,211 7,664
Destination 995 825
Total Price $54,195 $47,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi Q5 45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,586
Model Year20202012
ModelQ5Explorer
Trim45Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$54,195$47,555
Adjustments for Features-1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,010$47,555

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202012
ModelQ5Explorer
Trim45Limited
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
Cruise control$150 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
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
Vehicle exit assist$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo net $40
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
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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 
Fog light, rear$100 
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
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$9,080$8,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-350

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202012
ModelQ5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in112.6 in
Length183.6 in197.1 in
Width74.5 in78.9 in
Height65.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
26.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.4 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 45

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
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 mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested265067%
Total Not Requested132533%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested64039%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Sunshades, second row125No
Front sport buckets100No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Total Requested30039%
Total Not Requested47561%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested257562%
Total Not Requested160038%

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