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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: $48,180

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $4,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,599

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $4,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelExplorerQ5
TrimSport2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,780 $41,500
Base Invoice $38,027 $38,596
Package 402A 4,130  
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 402A 3,604  
Trailer Tow Package 497  
All-weather floor mats 66 186
Cargo cover 118 209
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
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) 6,505 9,900
Options (change) 5,677 9,211
Destination 895 975
Total Price $48,180 $52,375
Total Invoice $44,599 $48,782

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,311
Model Year20132018
ModelExplorerQ5
TrimSport2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6252hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/60-18
Total Price$48,180$52,375
Adjustments for Features0-2,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,180$50,365
Total Invoice$44,599$48,782
Adjustments for Features0-1,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,599$46,910

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20132018
ModelExplorerQ5
TrimSport2.0T
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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
Forward collision warning $200
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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
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
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,895$9,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,872

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20132018
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 Weight4,921 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 Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested252579%
Total Not Requested67521%
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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