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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,645

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,106

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelExplorerA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimLimitedA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,200 $42,600 $54,400
Base Invoice $35,622 $39,618 $50,592
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
Package 302A / 303A 4,600    
Cargo cover 130    
All-weather floor mats 75 190 190
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Driver Assistance Package   1,800 1,800
Prestige Package   4,600 4,400
Premium Plus Package   3,000  
Warm Weather Package   1,300 800
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Cargo net   80 80
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Adaptive cruise control 1,004    
Package 302A / 303A 4,013    
Cargo cover 114    
All-weather floor mats 66 177 177
Panoramic sunroof 1,392    
Driver Assistance Package   1,674 1,674
Prestige Package   4,278 4,092
Premium Plus Package   2,790  
Warm Weather Package   1,210 744
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Cargo net   74 74
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Options (change) 7,550 12,045 8,345
Options (change) 6,589 11,205 7,763
Destination 895 975 975
Total Price $46,645 $55,620 $63,720
Total Invoice $43,106 $51,798 $59,330

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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: $6,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,294
Model Year201520182018
ModelExplorerA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimLimitedA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionT6S7T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$46,645$55,620$63,720
Adjustments for Features0-2,575-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,645$53,045$60,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,450
Total Invoice$43,106$51,798$59,330
Adjustments for Features0-2,398-3,003
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,106$49,400$56,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,927

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year201520182018
ModelExplorerA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimLimitedA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware $1100$1100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Curve control$50  
Evasive maneuver assist $200$200
Following distance indicator $25$25
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control$25  
Turn assist $25$25
Vehicle exit assist $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
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
Boost gauge  $75
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Predictive efficiency assist $0$0
Road sign information $75$75
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,480$12,055$12,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,575$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,398-3,003

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20152018
ModelExplorerA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in111.2 in
Length197.1 in186.3 in
Width78.9 in72.6 in
Height70.4 in54.6 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.1 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 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft335.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested322572%
Total Not Requested125028%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested125039%
Total Not Requested194061%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Total Requested140053%
Total Not Requested122547%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested120041%
Total Not Requested174059%

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