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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: $40,070

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,275

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelExplorerA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimLimitedA5S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,855 $39,900 $50,500
Base Invoice $35,268 $37,108 $46,966
Blind spot warning system 595 500 500
Navigation system 795 2,390 2,390
Technology Package   1,700 1,700
Premium Package   1,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Blind spot warning system 506 466 466
Navigation system 676 2,178 2,178
Technology Package   1,580 1,580
Premium Package   1,721  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   432 432
Options (change) 1,390 6,915 5,065
Options (change) 1,182 6,377 4,656
Destination 825 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $40,070 $47,590 $57,640
Total Invoice $37,275 $44,260 $53,697

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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: $8,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,339
Model Year201220082008
ModelExplorerA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimLimitedA5S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$40,070$47,590$57,640
Adjustments for Features-1,4550-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,615$47,590$57,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,600
Total Invoice$37,275$44,260$53,697
Adjustments for Features-1,3540-419
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,921$44,260$53,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,018

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201220082008
ModelExplorerA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimLimitedA5S5
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  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
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 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $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  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
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
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
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
Leather door panel trim  $250
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats$600  
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,620$5,165$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,455$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3540-419

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20122008
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 Weight4,558 lb.3,738 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
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
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

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