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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,350

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,134

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $37,850 $50,900 $68,900
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $35,201 $47,338 $64,078
Luxury Package 1,450        
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350      
Satellite radio 195 195      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Obstacle detection, rear 255        
Navigation Package     3,050 3,050  
Premium Plus Package     3,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475 475
Luxury Package 1,232        
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298      
Satellite radio 166 166      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0        
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Obstacle detection, rear 217        
Navigation Package     2,837 2,837  
Premium Plus Package     3,301    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443 443
Options (change) 4,245 2,540 7,075 3,525 475
Options (change) 3,609 2,160 6,581 3,280 443
Destination 735 735 895 895 895
Total Price $33,350 $34,390 $45,820 $55,320 $70,270
Total Invoice $31,134 $32,256 $42,677 $51,513 $65,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,745
Model Year20072007201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6211hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionA5A5M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$33,350$34,390$45,820$55,320$70,270
Adjustments for Features00-1,930-2,180-4,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,350$34,390$43,890$53,140$65,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$0$9,250$21,915
Total Invoice$31,134$32,256$42,677$51,513$65,416
Adjustments for Features00-1,798-2,030-4,157
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,134$32,256$40,879$49,483$61,259
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,122$0$8,604$20,380

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20072007201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key    $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300$300
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0 
HD radio  $50$50 
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150 
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$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$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,550$4,550$6,480$6,730$9,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,930$2,180$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,798-2,030-4,157

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20072013
ModelExplorerA5 / S5 / RS5
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height 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 / RS5 A5 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
iPod integration100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested65043%
Total Not Requested85057%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%

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