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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: $35,270

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $4,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,836

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $3,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerQ5
TrimXLT3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $37,200
Base Invoice $27,404 $34,596
Third-row seat 875  
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
4.6L V8 1,310  
AWD 2,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
iPod integration   300
Bluetooth cell phone link   700
Third-row seat 744  
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
4.6L V8 1,192  
AWD 2,112  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441
iPod integration   279
Bluetooth cell phone link   652
Options (change) 5,175 1,475
Options (change) 4,617 1,372
Destination 815 825
Total Price $35,270 $39,500
Total Invoice $32,836 $36,793

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,214
Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerQ5
TrimXLT3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8270hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG18/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/60-18
Total Price$35,270$39,500
Adjustments for Features0-2,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,270$36,555
Total Invoice$32,836$36,793
Adjustments for Features0-2,743
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,836$34,050

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20102009
ModelExplorerQ5
TrimXLT3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rack $300
Cargo cover $75
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog light, rear $100
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0 
Total Value of Features$5,145$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,743

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20102009
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.3,957 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 XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested32554%
Total Not Requested27546%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

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