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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: $39,725

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,938

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelExplorerA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimLimitedA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,535 $41,200 $53,100
Base Invoice $34,952 $38,316 $49,384
Navigation system 795    
All-weather floor mats 75 180 180
Blind spot warning system 495    
Convenience Package   900  
Technology Package   2,900 2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Cargo net   155 155
Navigation system 676    
All-weather floor mats 64 168 168
Blind spot warning system 421    
Convenience Package   838  
Technology Package   2,696 2,696
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Cargo net   145 145
Options (change) 1,365 4,710 3,810
Options (change) 1,161 4,383 3,545
Destination 825 950 950
Total Price $39,725 $46,860 $57,860
Total Invoice $36,938 $43,649 $53,879

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,734
Model Year201120172017
ModelExplorerA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimLimitedA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$39,725$46,860$57,860
Adjustments for Features-250-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,700$46,860$57,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,925
Total Invoice$36,938$43,649$53,879
Adjustments for Features-230-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,915$43,649$53,809
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,160

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201120172017
ModelExplorerA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimLimitedA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats$600  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,580$5,555$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-230-70

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20112017
ModelExplorerA5 / S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in108.3 in
Length197.1 in182.1 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height70.4 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in31.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft312.2 ft3

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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 key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested145065%
Total Not Requested76535%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested41522%

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