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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: $34,315

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,701

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelExplorerExplorerA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $37,850 $50,900 $68,900
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $35,201 $47,338 $64,078
Luxury Package 1,290        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Audiophile Package 510        
Satellite radio 195 195      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0        
Obstacle detection, rear 295        
Premium Plus Package     3,550    
Navigation Package     3,050 3,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475 475
Luxury Package 1,097        
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Audiophile Package 433        
Satellite radio 166 166      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0        
Obstacle detection, rear 251        
Premium Plus Package     3,301    
Navigation Package     2,837 2,837  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443 443
Options (change) 4,285 2,190 7,075 3,525 475
Options (change) 3,643 1,862 6,581 3,280 443
Destination 785 785 895 895 895
Total Price $34,315 $35,370 $45,820 $55,320 $70,270
Total Invoice $31,701 $32,825 $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: $9,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,309
Model Year20082008201320132013
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)190, 7190, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$34,315$35,370$45,820$55,320$70,270
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,790-2,115-4,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,315$35,120$44,030$53,205$65,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0$9,175$21,590
Total Invoice$31,701$32,825$42,677$51,513$65,416
Adjustments for Features0-232-1,667-1,969-4,329
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,701$32,593$41,010$49,544$61,087
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$8,534$20,077

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

Model Year20082008201320132013
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$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$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
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
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25 
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 
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25 
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
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
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim    $250
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
Metal pedals   $75$75
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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
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$5,115$5,365$6,905$7,230$9,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,790$2,115$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-1,667-1,969-4,329

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

Model Year20082013
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
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 / RS5 A5 2.0T

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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested95065%
Total Not Requested51535%

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 audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested95065%
Total Not Requested51535%

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