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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: $47,370 Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| Difference: $9,090 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $45,261 Ford Explorer Limited | |||||
| Difference: $7,319 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | A5 / S5 / RS5 | A5 / S5 / RS5 |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | Platinum | A5 Sportback 2.0T | S5 Sportback 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $42,090 | $45,950 | $53,940 | $42,600 | $54,400 |
| Base Invoice | $40,196 | $43,883 | $51,512 | $39,618 | $50,592 |
| Package 301A | 2,240 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 130 | 130 | 130 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 120 | 120 | 120 | 190 | 190 |
| Cargo mat | 100 | 100 | 100 | 170 | 170 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,695 | 1,695 | |||
| Package 401A | 3,875 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,800 | 1,800 | |||
| Prestige Package | 4,600 | 4,400 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,000 | ||||
| Warm Weather Package | 800 | 800 | |||
| S Line Sport Package | 1,250 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | 500 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | |||
| Package 301A | 2,127 | ||||
| Cargo cover | 124 | 124 | 124 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 114 | 114 | 114 | 177 | 177 |
| Cargo mat | 95 | 95 | 95 | 158 | 158 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,610 | 1,610 | |||
| Package 401A | 3,681 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,674 | 1,674 | |||
| Prestige Package | 4,278 | 4,092 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,790 | ||||
| Warm Weather Package | 744 | 744 | |||
| S Line Sport Package | 1,164 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 466 | 466 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | |||
| Options (change) | 4,285 | 5,920 | 350 | 12,885 | 8,435 |
| Options (change) | 4,070 | 5,624 | 333 | 11,987 | 7,847 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 975 | 975 |
| Total Price | $47,370 | $52,865 | $55,285 | $56,460 | $63,810 |
| Total Invoice | $45,261 | $50,502 | $52,840 | $52,580 | $59,414 |
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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: $7,420 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,764 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | A5 / S5 / RS5 | A5 / S5 / RS5 |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | Platinum | A5 Sportback 2.0T | S5 Sportback 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 280hp I4 | 365hp V6 | 365hp V6 | 252hp I4 | 354hp V6 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | T6 | S7 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 390, 12 | 500, 12 | 500, 12 | 755, 19 | 755, 19 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 255/50-20 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $47,370 | $52,865 | $55,285 | $56,460 | $63,810 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,990 | -4,465 | -1,670 | -2,220 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,370 | $50,875 | $50,820 | $54,790 | $61,590 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,505 | $3,450 | $0 | $6,800 |
| Total Invoice | $45,261 | $50,502 | $52,840 | $52,580 | $59,414 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,901 | -4,268 | -1,555 | -2,067 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $45,261 | $48,601 | $48,572 | $51,025 | $57,347 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,340 | $3,311 | $0 | $6,322 |
Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | Explorer | Explorer | A5 / S5 / RS5 | A5 / S5 / RS5 |
| Trim | Limited | Sport | Platinum | A5 Sportback 2.0T | S5 Sportback 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Low-speed semi-autonomous driving | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | ||||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 911 assist | $25 | $25 | $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 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |||
| Evasive maneuver assist | $200 | $200 | |||
| Following distance indicator | $25 | $25 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Safety key | $5 | $5 | $5 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Turn assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Vehicle exit assist | $25 | $25 | |||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |||
| Class III trailer hitch | $250 | $250 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Trailering equipment (7 wire) | $150 | $150 | |||
| 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 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Body kit (gray/black) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |||
| Tow hook(s), front | $40 | $40 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| CD player, remote | $100 | $100 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | |||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||
| Predictive efficiency assist | $0 | $0 | |||
| Road sign information | $75 | $75 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Upholstered door armrests (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $10,510 | $12,500 | $14,975 | $12,180 | $12,730 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,990 | $4,465 | $1,670 | $2,220 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,901 | -4,268 | -1,555 | -2,067 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Explorer | A5 / S5 / RS5 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 111.2 in |
| Length | 198.3 in | 186.3 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 72.6 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 54.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,458 lb. | 3,705 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.6 gal. | 15.3 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 61.5 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 57.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.6 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 37.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 61.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 56.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 35.1 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 | 33.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.0 ft3 | 21.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 21.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 81.7 ft3 | 35.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Package 301A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | 200 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1925 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 32% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport
| Package 401A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | 200 | No |
| Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Remote window/roof operation | 15 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2875 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 765 | 21% |
Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Road sign information | 75 | No |
| Turn assist | 25 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | Yes |
| Following distance indicator | 25 | No |
| Low-speed semi-autonomous driving | 100 | No |
| Evasive maneuver assist | 200 | No |
| Predictive efficiency assist | 0 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware | 950 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 1375 | 63% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | Yes |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Upholstered door armrests (optional) | 0 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1475 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1715 | 54% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Vehicle exit assist | 25 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 38% |
| Warm Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 31% |
| S Line Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Body kit (gray/black) | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Road sign information | 75 | No |
| Turn assist | 25 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | Yes |
| Following distance indicator | 25 | No |
| Low-speed semi-autonomous driving | 100 | No |
| Evasive maneuver assist | 200 | No |
| Predictive efficiency assist | 0 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware | 950 | No |
| Total Requested | 800 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 1375 | 63% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | Yes |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Upholstered door armrests (optional) | 0 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 1515 | 52% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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