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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: $40,375

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,185

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerQ5
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $42,500
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $39,526
Luxury Package 1,290    
Third-row seat 875 375  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
AWD 2,320 2,325  
Navigation Plus Package     3,000
255/45YR20     1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Luxury Package 1,097    
Third-row seat 744 319  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
AWD 2,111 2,117  
Navigation Plus Package     2,790
255/45YR20     1,024
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Options (change) 10,480 7,195 4,575
Options (change) 9,127 6,336 4,257
Destination 785 785 875
Total Price $40,510 $40,375 $47,950
Total Invoice $37,185 $37,299 $44,658

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,642
Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerQ5
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/45-20
Total Price$40,510$40,375$47,950
Adjustments for Features00-3,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,510$40,375$44,910
Cost Above Minimum$135$0$0
Total Invoice$37,185$37,299$44,658
Adjustments for Features00-2,831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,185$37,299$41,827
Cost Above Minimum$0$114$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerQ5
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo cover  $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,990$6,990$10,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,831

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20082011
ModelExplorerQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in110.5 in
Length193.4 in182.2 in
Width73.7 in74.0 in
Height72.8 in65.1 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,299 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.1 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 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft355.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

255/45YR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/45YR20 tires400No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested95068%
Total Not Requested44032%

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