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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: $34,315

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,701

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelExplorerExplorerA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $34,504 $50,128
Luxury Package 1,290      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Audiophile Package 510      
Satellite radio 195 195    
Obstacle detection, rear 295   550 550
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0     0
Premium Plus Package     3,900  
Navigation Package     2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Luxury Package 1,097      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Audiophile Package 433      
Satellite radio 166 166    
Obstacle detection, rear 251   511 511
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0     0
Premium Plus Package     3,628  
Navigation Package     1,860 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Options (change) 4,285 2,190 6,925 3,025
Options (change) 3,643 1,862 6,442 2,814
Destination 785 785 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $34,315 $35,370 $44,900 $59,100
Total Invoice $31,701 $32,825 $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: $9,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,802
Model Year2008200820122012
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)190, 7190, 7180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$34,315$35,370$44,900$59,100
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,415-2,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,315$35,120$43,485$57,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0$13,600
Total Invoice$31,701$32,825$41,821$55,117
Adjustments for Features0-232-1,318-1,879
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,701$32,593$40,503$53,238
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$12,735

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2008200820122012
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
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 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
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
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$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
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather door panel trim   $250
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,415$4,665$5,830$6,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,415$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-1,318-1,879

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082012
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
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
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
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 link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested97555%
Total Not Requested80045%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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