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Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,350

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,891

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelExplorerExplorerQ5
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $46,400
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $43,152
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Third-row seat 845 845  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Sunroof 850 850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Third-row seat 718 718  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Sunroof 723 723  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Options (change) 5,505 3,805 575
Options (change) 4,728 3,283 536
Destination 645 645 950
Total Price $36,350 $36,965 $47,925
Total Invoice $32,891 $33,506 $44,638

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,425
Model Year200620062017
ModelExplorerExplorerQ5
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8272hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/55-19
Total Price$36,350$36,965$47,925
Adjustments for Features00-4,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,350$36,965$43,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$32,891$33,506$44,638
Adjustments for Features00-4,322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,891$33,506$40,316
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Model Year200620062017
ModelExplorerExplorerQ5
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo cover  $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,775$4,775$9,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,322

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20062017
ModelExplorerQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in110.5 in
Length193.4 in182.6 in
Width73.7 in74.0 in
Height72.8 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,354 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft357.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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