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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,705

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,295

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelExplorerExplorerA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $34,504 $50,128
Luxury Package 1,700      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 550 550
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0     0
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Navigation Package     2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package     3,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Luxury Package 1,445      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 511 511
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0     0
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Navigation Package     1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package     3,628  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Options (change) 4,860 3,160 6,925 3,025
Options (change) 4,132 2,687 6,442 2,814
Destination 645 645 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $35,705 $36,320 $44,900 $59,100
Total Invoice $32,295 $32,910 $41,821 $55,117

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,915
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelExplorerExplorerA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionA5A5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$35,705$36,320$44,900$59,100
Adjustments for Features00-1,730-2,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,705$36,320$43,170$57,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$13,850
Total Invoice$32,295$32,910$41,821$55,117
Adjustments for Features00-1,611-1,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,295$32,910$40,210$53,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$12,967

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelExplorerExplorerA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,025$4,025$5,755$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,730$2,080
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,611-1,940

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20062012
ModelExplorerA5 / S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in108.3 in
Length193.4 in182.1 in
Width73.7 in73.0 in
Height72.8 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in31.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested77544%
Total Not Requested100056%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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