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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: $43,180

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,918

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelExplorerA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimLimitedA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,855 $40,500 $53,100
Base Invoice $35,268 $37,667 $49,384
Package 302A / 303A 4,500    
Technology Package   2,900  
Premium Plus Package   2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Luxury Package     1,100
Prestige Package     6,250
Package 302A / 303A 3,825    
Technology Package   2,696  
Premium Plus Package   2,140  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Luxury Package     1,024
Prestige Package     5,813
Options (change) 4,500 5,775 7,925
Options (change) 3,825 5,372 7,373
Destination 825 925 925
Total Price $43,180 $47,200 $61,950
Total Invoice $39,918 $43,964 $57,682

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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: $7,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,642
Model Year201220162016
ModelExplorerA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimLimitedA5 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$43,180$47,200$61,950
Adjustments for Features-3,8900-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,290$47,200$60,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,475
Total Invoice$39,918$43,964$57,682
Adjustments for Features-3,5960-1,187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,322$43,964$56,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,531

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201220162016
ModelExplorerA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimLimitedA5 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  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
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  
Forward collision warning$200  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
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
Cargo net$40  
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
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
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 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$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
Fog light, rear $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300
Leather door panel trim  $250
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,220$4,330$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,890$0$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5960-1,187

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20122016
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.3,683 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
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested192546%
Total Not Requested225054%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested145087%
Total Not Requested21513%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested145065%
Total Not Requested76535%

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