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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: $54,935

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $3,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,507

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $1,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
ModelExplorerA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimPlatinumS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $53,940 $52,000 $69,600
Base Invoice $51,512 $48,360 $64,728
Comfort Package   1,100 800
Navigation Plus Package   3,050 4,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Wood trim   200  
Blind spot warning system   500  
Comfort Package   1,024 744
Navigation Plus Package   2,837 3,720
Metallic paint (extra cost)   467 467
Wood trim   186  
Blind spot warning system   467  
Options (change) 0 5,350 5,300
Options (change) 0 4,981 4,931
Destination 995 895 895
Total Price $54,935 $58,245 $75,795
Total Invoice $52,507 $54,236 $70,554

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,975
Model Year201820142014
ModelExplorerA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimPlatinumS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine365hp V6333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$54,935$58,245$75,795
Adjustments for Features-10,7200-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,215$58,245$72,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,450
Total Invoice$52,507$54,236$70,554
Adjustments for Features-10,2460-2,886
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,261$54,236$67,668
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,432

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

Model Year201820142014
ModelExplorerA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimPlatinumS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
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  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$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$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
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  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$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  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $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
Total Value of Features$16,550$5,830$8,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,720$0$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,2460-2,886

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

Model Year20182014
ModelExplorerA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in108.3 in
Length198.3 in182.1 in
Width78.9 in73.0 in
Height70.0 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft312.2 ft3

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

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested130089%
Total Not Requested16511%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested150074%
Total Not Requested51526%

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