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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: $34,370

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,093

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072018
ModelExplorerExplorerQ5
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $41,500
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $38,596
Luxury Package 1,450    
Third-row seat 845 375  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 225 225  
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 200
Satellite radio 195 195  
Sunroof 850 850  
Convenience Package     900
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Heated front seats     500
Class III trailer hitch     850
Panoramic sunroof     1,450
Luxury Package 1,232    
Third-row seat 718 319  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 192 192  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 186
Satellite radio 166 166  
Sunroof 723 723  
Convenience Package     838
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Heated front seats     467
Class III trailer hitch     792
Panoramic sunroof     1,350
Options (change) 5,265 3,345 4,475
Options (change) 4,568 2,937 4,169
Destination 735 735 975
Total Price $34,370 $35,195 $46,950
Total Invoice $32,093 $33,033 $43,740

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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: $6,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,369
Model Year200720072018
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)245/65-17235/65-18235/60-18
Total Price$34,370$35,195$46,950
Adjustments for Features0-250-5,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,370$34,945$41,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0
Total Invoice$32,093$33,033$43,740
Adjustments for Features0-235-5,278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,093$32,798$38,462
Cost Above Minimum$0$705$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Model Year200720072018
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 
Proximity key  $250
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
Obstacle detection, rear $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
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
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear  $100
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,650$4,900$10,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-235-5,278

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20072018
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 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%
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%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%

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