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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: $35,610

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $23,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,802

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $22,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelSQ5ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.0TEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,300 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $50,500 $27,273 $30,178
Navigation Package 2,600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
All-weather floor mats 200 55 55
Class III trailer hitch 850    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Third-row seat   875 375
Luxury Package   1,290  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Navigation Package 2,418    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
All-weather floor mats 186 47 47
Class III trailer hitch 792    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Third-row seat   744 319
Luxury Package   1,097  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Options (change) 4,225 5,580 2,985
Options (change) 3,932 4,744 2,538
Destination 975 785 785
Total Price $59,500 $35,610 $36,165
Total Invoice $55,407 $32,802 $33,501

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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: $15,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,676
Model Year201820082008
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, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$59,500$35,610$36,165
Adjustments for Features-8,5150-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,985$35,610$35,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$305
Total Invoice$55,407$32,802$33,501
Adjustments for Features-7,9290-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,478$32,802$33,269
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$467

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Features Comparison: Audi SQ5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820082008
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  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Collision preparation system, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle exit assist$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player, remote$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Fog light, rear$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$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  
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$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$13,555$5,040$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,515$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,9290-232

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Specifications Comparison: Audi SQ5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182008
ModelSQ5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in113.7 in
Length183.9 in193.4 in
Width74.5 in73.7 in
Height65.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 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 Headroom37.7 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
Audi SQ5 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested67547%
Total Not Requested76553%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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