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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: $36,500

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,019

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $9,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerQ5
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $41,500
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $38,596
Luxury Package 1,700    
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Third-row seat 845 845  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150  
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Sunroof 850 850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Heated front seats     500
Class III trailer hitch     850
Panoramic sunroof     1,450
Luxury Package 1,445    
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Third-row seat 718 718  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128  
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Sunroof 723 723  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Heated front seats     467
Class III trailer hitch     792
Panoramic sunroof     1,350
Options (change) 5,655 3,955 3,375
Options (change) 4,856 3,411 3,145
Destination 645 645 975
Total Price $36,500 $37,115 $45,850
Total Invoice $33,019 $33,634 $42,716

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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: $4,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,048
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerQ5
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8252hp I4
TransmissionA6A6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/60-18
Total Price$36,500$37,115$45,850
Adjustments for Features00-4,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,500$37,115$40,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$33,019$33,634$42,716
Adjustments for Features00-4,649
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,019$33,634$38,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorerQ5
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake assist  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
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
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,925$4,925$9,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,649

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20062018
ModelExplorerQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in111.0 in
Length193.4 in183.6 in
Width73.7 in74.5 in
Height72.8 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.8 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 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft360.4 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 seat200No
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 Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
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%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

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%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

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