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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: $35,150

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $19,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,447

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720092009
ModelSQ5ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.0TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,300 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $49,570 $29,319 $32,901
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Third-row seat   875  
Convenience Package   995  
Sunroof   850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Third-row seat   744  
Convenience Package   846  
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 575 2,720 850
Options (change) 536 2,313 723
Destination 950 815 815
Total Price $54,825 $35,150 $37,215
Total Invoice $51,056 $32,447 $34,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi SQ5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,836
Model Year201720092009
ModelSQ5ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.0TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine354hp V6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8A5A5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 1080, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$54,825$35,150$37,215
Adjustments for Features-5,1250-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,700$35,150$35,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$765
Total Invoice$51,056$32,447$34,439
Adjustments for Features-4,7730-1,203
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,283$32,447$33,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$789

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Features Comparison: Audi SQ5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720092009
ModelSQ5ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.0TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
5-speed automatic $900$900
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Aluminum roof rack$300  
Cargo cover$75  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,365$5,240$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,125$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7730-1,203

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Specifications Comparison: Audi SQ5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172009
ModelSQ5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in113.7 in
Length183.0 in193.4 in
Width75.2 in73.7 in
Height65.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,410 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 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
29.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.3 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%

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