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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: $38,085

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,251

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,814

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020092009
ModelExplorerExplorerA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA5S5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $40,700 $51,400
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $37,851 $47,802
Navigation system 1,995   2,390 2,390
Convenience Package 1,995      
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845    
Premium Package     1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Navigation system 1,696   2,178 2,178
Convenience Package 1,696      
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418    
Premium Package     1,768  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Options (change) 3,990 2,845 4,765 2,865
Options (change) 3,392 2,418 4,389 2,621
Destination 815 815 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $38,085 $39,940 $46,290 $56,390
Total Invoice $35,251 $37,007 $43,065 $52,548

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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: $8,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,318
Model Year2010201020092009
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)190, 7190, 7180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$38,085$39,940$46,290$56,390
Adjustments for Features-545-1,6450-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,540$38,295$46,290$55,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$9,650
Total Invoice$35,251$37,007$43,065$52,548
Adjustments for Features-504-1,5240-419
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,747$35,483$43,065$52,129
Cost Above Minimum$0$736$0$9,064

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2010201020092009
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 
911 assist$25$25  
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300$300  
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   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
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  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
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 + travel 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
Headlight washers   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,185$7,285$5,640$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$545$1,645$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-504-1,5240-419

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20102009
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 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 ft312.0 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95034%
Total Not Requested182566%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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