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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: $35,345

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $10,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102020
ModelExplorerQ5
TrimXLT45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $43,300
SYNC and Sirius Package 670  
Third-row seat 875  
4.6L V8 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 200
AWD 2,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Class III trailer hitch   850
SYNC and Sirius Package 569  
Third-row seat 744  
4.6L V8 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 64 186
AWD 2,112  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Class III trailer hitch   792
Options (change) 5,250 1,625
Options (change) 4,681 1,514
Destination 815 995
Total Price $35,345 $45,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer XLT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi Q5 45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,695
Model Year20102020
ModelExplorerQ5
TrimXLT45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8248hp I4
TransmissionA6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/60-18
Total Price$35,345$45,920
Adjustments for Features0-5,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,345$40,350

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20102020
ModelExplorerQ5
TrimXLT45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake assist $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails $250
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 
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 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,120$10,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-304

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20102020
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 Weight4,706 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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested32554%
Total Not Requested27546%
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%

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