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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: $49,580

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $5,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,875

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $5,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelExplorerQ5
TrimSport3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $46,400
Base Invoice $38,862 $43,152
Package 401A 4,130  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Cargo cover 135  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Prestige Package   6,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Package 401A 3,604  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Cargo cover 118  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Prestige Package   6,324
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 7,010 7,375
Options (change) 6,118 6,860
Destination 895 950
Total Price $49,580 $54,725
Total Invoice $45,875 $50,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,798
Model Year20142017
ModelExplorerQ5
TrimSport3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-19
Total Price$49,580$54,725
Adjustments for Features0-310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,580$54,415
Total Invoice$45,875$50,962
Adjustments for Features0-289
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,875$50,673

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20142017
ModelExplorerQ5
TrimSport3.0T
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 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Stowable third row seats$600 
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$8,045$8,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-289

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20142017
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 Weight4,921 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 Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested207565%
Total Not Requested112535%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested245060%
Total Not Requested166540%

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