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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: $7,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,295

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelExplorerExplorerA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $41,200 $53,100
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $38,316 $49,384
Luxury Package 1,700      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Convenience Package     900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575
Technology Package       2,900
Luxury Package 1,445      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Convenience Package     838  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536
Technology Package       2,696
Options (change) 4,860 3,160 1,475 3,475
Options (change) 4,132 2,687 1,374 3,232
Destination 645 645 950 950
Total Price $35,705 $36,320 $43,625 $57,525
Total Invoice $32,295 $32,910 $40,640 $53,566

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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: $6,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,910
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelExplorerExplorerA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionA5A5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$35,705$36,320$43,625$57,525
Adjustments for Features00-1,540-3,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,705$36,320$42,085$54,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$12,035
Total Invoice$32,295$32,910$40,640$53,566
Adjustments for Features00-1,435-3,171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,295$32,910$39,205$50,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$11,190

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2006200620172017
ModelExplorerExplorerA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
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  
Proximity key  $250$250
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
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Rearview camera   $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
Rear spoiler  $200 
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive   $15
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
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
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,625$4,625$6,165$8,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,540$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,435-3,171

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20062017
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 Sport 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested101554%

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