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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $42,190 Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| Difference: $4,855 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $39,211 Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| Difference: $4,609 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | A5 / S5 / RS5 | A5 / S5 / RS5 | A5 / S5 / RS5 |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | A5 2.0T | S5 3.0T | RS 5 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $38,100 | $40,780 | $39,000 | $52,000 | $69,600 |
| Base Invoice | $35,528 | $38,027 | $36,270 | $48,360 | $64,728 |
| Package 301A | 2,600 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 595 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Package 402A | 4,130 | ||||
| Navigation Plus Package | 3,050 | 3,050 | 4,000 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,100 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Comfort Package | 1,100 | 800 | |||
| Package 301A | 2,269 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | 519 | 467 | 467 | ||
| Package 402A | 3,604 | ||||
| Navigation Plus Package | 2,837 | 2,837 | 3,720 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,884 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 467 | 467 | 467 | ||
| Comfort Package | 1,024 | 744 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,195 | 4,130 | 7,150 | 5,150 | 5,300 |
| Options (change) | 2,788 | 3,604 | 6,655 | 4,795 | 4,931 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $42,190 | $45,805 | $47,045 | $58,045 | $75,795 |
| Total Invoice | $39,211 | $42,526 | $43,820 | $54,050 | $70,554 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,520 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,086 | |||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | A5 / S5 / RS5 | A5 / S5 / RS5 | A5 / S5 / RS5 |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | A5 2.0T | S5 3.0T | RS 5 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 290hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 220hp I4 | 333hp V6 | 450hp V8 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | M6 | M6 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 390, 12 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 505, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 265/35-19 |
| Total Price | $42,190 | $45,805 | $47,045 | $58,045 | $75,795 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,665 | -4,465 | 0 | -1,075 | -4,375 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $39,525 | $41,340 | $47,045 | $56,970 | $71,420 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,815 | $0 | $9,925 | $24,375 |
| Total Invoice | $39,211 | $42,526 | $43,820 | $54,050 | $70,554 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,477 | -4,145 | 0 | -1,001 | -4,072 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $36,734 | $38,381 | $43,820 | $53,049 | $66,482 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,647 | $0 | $9,229 | $22,662 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | A5 / S5 / RS5 | A5 / S5 / RS5 | A5 / S5 / RS5 |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | A5 2.0T | S5 3.0T | RS 5 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Curve control | $50 | $50 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |||
| Terrain selector | $200 | ||||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Power-venting glass roof panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot capability | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |||
| 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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | ||||
| Stowable third row seats | $600 | ||||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $8,145 | $9,945 | $5,480 | $6,555 | $9,855 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,665 | $4,465 | $0 | $1,075 | $4,375 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,477 | -4,145 | 0 | -1,001 | -4,072 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5
| Model Year | 2013 | 2014 |
| Model | Explorer | A5 / S5 / RS5 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 108.3 in |
| Length | 197.1 in | 182.1 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 70.4 in | 54.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,535 lb. | 3,683 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.3 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.5 in | 36.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.8 in | 31.7 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 37.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 40.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 33.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.7 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 301A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1125 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Package 402A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Power-adjustable pedals | 125 | No |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 2025 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 1175 | 37% |
Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T
| Navigation Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 15% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T
| Navigation Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 15% |
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5
| Navigation Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 565 | 28% |
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