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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: $50,665

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $3,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202015
ModelQ5Explorer
Trim45Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,300 $43,100
Warm Weather Package 1,450  
Premium Plus Package 4,000  
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,600  
Class III trailer hitch 850  
Cargo cover 225 130
All-weather floor mats 200 75
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 401A   4,300
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Warm Weather Package 1,350  
Premium Plus Package 3,720  
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,418  
Class III trailer hitch 792  
Cargo cover 209 114
All-weather floor mats 186 66
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Trailer Tow Package   497
Package 401A   3,752
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 9,900 6,670
Options (change) 9,211 5,821
Destination 995 895
Total Price $54,195 $50,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi Q5 45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,061
Model Year20202015
ModelQ5Explorer
Trim45Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$54,195$50,665
Adjustments for Features-1,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,285$50,665

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202015
ModelQ5Explorer
Trim45Sport
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
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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 
Forward collision warning$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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
Stowable third row seats $600
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,905$7,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3600

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202015
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.4,921 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

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%
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
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested265067%
Total Not Requested132533%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested64039%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested252580%
Total Not Requested62520%

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