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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: $34,370

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,748

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelExplorerExplorerA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $41,200 $53,100
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $38,316 $49,384
Luxury Package 1,290      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Audiophile Package 510      
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Satellite radio 195 195    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 180 180
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Convenience Package     900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575
Technology Package       2,900
Luxury Package 1,097      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Audiophile Package 433      
Obstacle detection, rear 251      
Satellite radio 166 166    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 168 168
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0      
Convenience Package     838  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536
Technology Package       2,696
Options (change) 4,340 2,245 1,655 3,655
Options (change) 3,690 1,909 1,542 3,400
Destination 785 785 950 950
Total Price $34,370 $35,425 $43,805 $57,705
Total Invoice $31,748 $32,872 $40,808 $53,734

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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: $8,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,919
Model Year2008200820172017
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)190, 7190, 7180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$34,370$35,425$43,805$57,705
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,225-3,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,370$35,175$42,580$54,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0$11,960
Total Invoice$31,748$32,872$40,808$53,734
Adjustments for Features0-232-1,141-2,947
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,748$32,640$39,667$50,787
Cost Above Minimum$0$892$0$11,120

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2008200820172017
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Rearview camera   $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  
Rear spoiler  $200 
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
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
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
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
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals   $75
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,115$5,365$6,340$8,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,225$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232-1,141-2,947

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082017
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 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
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested91549%

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