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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: $51,170

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $2,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,348

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $2,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerQ5
TrimSport3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $43,000
Base Invoice $40,191 $39,990
Package 401A 4,300  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 2,100
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo cover 130  
Prestige Package   7,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Package 401A 3,752  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004 1,954
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Cargo cover 114  
Prestige Package   6,604
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 7,175 9,675
Options (change) 6,262 9,001
Destination 895 875
Total Price $51,170 $53,550
Total Invoice $47,348 $49,866

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,480
Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerQ5
TrimSport3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-19
Total Price$51,170$53,550
Adjustments for Features-1,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,130$53,550
Total Invoice$47,348$49,866
Adjustments for Features-9620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,386$49,866

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerQ5
TrimSport3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Heated steering wheel$100 
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
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 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,295$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9620

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in110.5 in
Length197.1 in182.2 in
Width78.9 in74.0 in
Height70.4 in65.1 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.4,299 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in41.1 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 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft355.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested212567%
Total Not Requested102533%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested167565%
Total Not Requested91535%

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