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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: $45,255

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,803

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerQ5
TrimLimited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $46,000
Base Invoice $35,268 $42,780
Package 301A 2,250  
AWD 2,000  
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Blind spot warning system 595  
Technology Package   3,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Package 301A 1,913  
AWD 1,820  
Cargo cover 115  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Blind spot warning system 506  
Technology Package   3,629
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 6,575 4,475
Options (change) 5,710 4,165
Destination 825 925
Total Price $45,255 $51,400
Total Invoice $41,803 $47,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,820
Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerQ5
TrimLimited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-19
Total Price$45,255$51,400
Adjustments for Features-8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,440$51,400
Total Invoice$41,803$47,870
Adjustments for Features-7530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,050$47,870

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerQ5
TrimLimited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rack $300
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
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
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$7,520$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7530

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in110.5 in
Length197.1 in182.6 in
Width78.9 in74.0 in
Height70.4 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.4,354 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.4 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 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft357.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested170070%
Total Not Requested71530%

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