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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: $47,040

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,275

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerQ5
TrimLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $41,500
Base Invoice $34,952 $38,596
Package 302A 4,305  
AWD 2,000  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
All-weather floor mats 75 200
Cargo cover 135 225
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600
Warm Weather Package   1,450
Premium Plus Package   4,000
Class III trailer hitch   850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Package 302A 3,659  
AWD 1,820  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
All-weather floor mats 64 186
Cargo cover 115 209
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418
Warm Weather Package   1,350
Premium Plus Package   3,720
Class III trailer hitch   792
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 8,680 9,900
Options (change) 7,498 9,211
Destination 825 975
Total Price $47,040 $52,375
Total Invoice $43,275 $48,782

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,125
Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerQ5
TrimLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6252hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/60-18
Total Price$47,040$52,375
Adjustments for Features0-410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,040$51,965
Total Invoice$43,275$48,782
Adjustments for Features0-382
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,275$48,400

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerQ5
TrimLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle exit assist $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
LED headlights $1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,670$9,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-382

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in111.0 in
Length197.1 in183.6 in
Width78.9 in74.5 in
Height70.4 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft360.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested257565%
Total Not Requested140035%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 2.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested64039%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Sunshades, second row125No
Front sport buckets100No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Total Requested30039%
Total Not Requested47561%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested265067%
Total Not Requested132533%

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