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Audi SQ5 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi SQ5 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,255

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $14,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,983

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $14,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelSQ5Explorer
Trim3.0TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,700 $37,855
Base Invoice $49,012 $35,268
Technology Package 4,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Package 301A   2,250
Cargo cover   135
Blind spot warning system   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Technology Package 3,720  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
Package 301A   1,913
Cargo cover   115
Blind spot warning system   506
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 4,550 4,575
Options (change) 4,231 3,890
Destination 925 825
Total Price $58,175 $43,255
Total Invoice $54,168 $39,983

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi SQ5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,639
Model Year20152012
ModelSQ5Explorer
Trim3.0TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine354hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$58,175$43,255
Adjustments for Features-1,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,515$43,255
Total Invoice$54,168$39,983
Adjustments for Features-1,5460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,622$39,983

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Features Comparison: Audi SQ5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152012
ModelSQ5Explorer
Trim3.0TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rack$300 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
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 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,530$5,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5460

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Specifications Comparison: Audi SQ5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152012
ModelSQ5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in112.6 in
Length183.0 in197.1 in
Width75.2 in78.9 in
Height65.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,410 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 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
29.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.3 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi SQ5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested145080%
Total Not Requested36520%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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 Requested117561%
Total Not Requested75039%

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