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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: $48,890

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,716

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,802

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelExplorerQ5
TrimLimited3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $42,500
Base Invoice $39,800 $39,526
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650  
AWD 2,150  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150 2,100
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo cover 130  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
3.5L V6 0  
255/45YR20   1,100
Prestige Package   7,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619  
AWD 2,054  
Adaptive cruise control 1,094 1,954
Panoramic sunroof 1,515  
Cargo cover 124  
Polished alloy wheels 565  
3.5L V6 0  
255/45YR20   1,024
Prestige Package   6,696
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 6,270 10,875
Options (change) 5,971 10,117
Destination 945 875
Total Price $48,890 $54,250
Total Invoice $46,716 $50,518

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,282
Model Year20172011
ModelExplorerQ5
TrimLimited3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/45-20
Total Price$48,890$54,250
Adjustments for Features-2,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,295$54,250
Total Invoice$46,716$50,518
Adjustments for Features-2,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,236$50,518

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20172011
ModelExplorerQ5
TrimLimited3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
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 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$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 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,925$7,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4800

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20172011
ModelExplorerQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in110.5 in
Length198.3 in182.2 in
Width78.9 in74.0 in
Height70.0 in65.1 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.4,299 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft355.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested27548%
Total Not Requested30052%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

255/45YR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/45YR20 tires400No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested207576%
Total Not Requested64024%

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