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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: $33,095

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,917

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelExplorerExplorerA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA5S5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $39,900 $50,500
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $37,108 $46,966
Luxury Package 1,450      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Satellite radio 195 195    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,390 2,390
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0     0
Premium Package     1,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Luxury Package 1,232      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Satellite radio 166 166    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 2,178 2,178
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0     0
Premium Package     1,721  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     432 432
Options (change) 3,990 2,540 4,715 2,865
Options (change) 3,392 2,160 4,331 2,610
Destination 735 735 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $33,095 $34,390 $45,390 $55,440
Total Invoice $30,917 $32,256 $42,214 $51,651

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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: $10,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,981
Model Year2007200720082008
ModelExplorerExplorerA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA5S5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6265hp V6354hp 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)245/65-17235/65-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$33,095$34,390$45,390$55,440
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,415-1,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,095$34,140$43,975$53,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,045$0$9,850
Total Invoice$30,917$32,256$42,214$51,651
Adjustments for Features0-234-1,316-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,917$32,022$40,898$50,146
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,105$0$9,248

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2007200720082008
ModelExplorerExplorerA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA5S5
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $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 
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
iPod integration  $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
Headlight washers   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $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
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,675$3,925$5,090$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,415$1,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-234-1,316-1,505

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20072008
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.3,738 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft312.0 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-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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