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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: $38,085

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,251

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $40,000 $52,500 $70,900
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $37,200 $48,827 $65,938
Navigation system 1,995        
Convenience Package 1,995        
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845      
Technology Package     2,900 2,900 2,900
Premium Plus Package     2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Navigation system 1,696        
Convenience Package 1,696        
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418      
Technology Package     2,698 2,698 2,698
Premium Plus Package     2,140    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     511 511 511
Options (change) 3,990 2,845 5,750 3,450 3,450
Options (change) 3,392 2,418 5,349 3,209 3,209
Destination 815 815 925 925 925
Total Price $38,085 $39,940 $46,675 $56,875 $75,275
Total Invoice $35,251 $37,007 $43,474 $52,961 $70,072

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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: $7,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,506
Model Year20102010201520152015
ModelExplorerExplorerA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6210hp V6220hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionA5A5M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7180, 10180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$38,085$39,940$46,675$56,875$75,275
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-770-1,195-4,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,085$38,840$45,905$55,680$70,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$9,775$24,625
Total Invoice$35,251$37,007$43,474$52,961$70,072
Adjustments for Features0-1,019-717-1,113-4,417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,251$35,988$42,757$51,848$65,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$737$0$9,091$22,898

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

Model Year20102010201520152015
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$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
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$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key$5$5   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
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    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150   
Rear HVAC unit $400   
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   
Sunroof$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound    $250
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$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
Door sill trim plates  $100$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$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
Power-folding third row seats $1000   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$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$100
Total Value of Features$5,745$6,845$6,515$6,940$10,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$770$1,195$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,019-717-1,113-4,417

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

Model Year20102015
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120043%
Total Not Requested157557%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested101561%
Total Not Requested65039%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested101561%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested76554%
Total Not Requested65046%

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