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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: $42,610

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,007

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelExplorerExplorerQ5
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $43,000
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $39,990
Convenience Package 995    
Third-row seat 875    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 2,320 2,320  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Navigation Plus Package     3,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Convenience Package 846    
Third-row seat 744    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD 2,112 2,112  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Navigation Plus Package     2,790
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Options (change) 10,180 7,105 3,475
Options (change) 8,873 6,259 3,233
Destination 815 815 875
Total Price $42,610 $43,470 $47,350
Total Invoice $39,007 $39,975 $44,098

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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: $1,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,437
Model Year200920092012
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)255/50-20255/50-20235/55-19
Total Price$42,610$43,470$47,350
Adjustments for Features0-850-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,610$42,620$44,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0
Total Invoice$39,007$39,975$44,098
Adjustments for Features0-782-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,007$39,193$41,444
Cost Above Minimum$0$186$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Model Year200920092012
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 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
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
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 rack$300$300 
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  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$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  
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,790$7,640$9,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-782-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20092012
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested69097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested99071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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