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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: $46,955

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $15,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,530

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $14,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelExplorerA5 / S5
TrimSportS5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,780 $51,400
Base Invoice $38,027 $47,802
Package 402A 4,130  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 2,100
Technology Package   2,200
Navigation system   2,390
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Package 402A 3,604  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004 1,953
Technology Package   2,045
Navigation system   2,178
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,209
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 5,280 8,465
Options (change) 4,608 7,828
Destination 895 825
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $46,955 $61,990
Total Invoice $43,530 $57,755

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,312
Model Year20132009
ModelExplorerA5 / S5
TrimSportS5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/35-19
Total Price$46,955$61,990
Adjustments for Features-3,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,625$61,990
Total Invoice$43,530$57,755
Adjustments for Features-3,0870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,443$57,755

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20132009
ModelExplorerA5 / S5
TrimSportS5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $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
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $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 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $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
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$10,420$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0870

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20132009
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 Weight4,921 lb.3,891 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 ft312.0 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
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157549%
Total Not Requested162551%

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%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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