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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: $49,140

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,952

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
ModelExplorerQ5
TrimLimited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $43,900
Base Invoice $39,800 $40,828
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650  
AWD 2,150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo cover 130  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,950
3.5L V6 0  
Prestige Package   7,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619  
AWD 2,054  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515  
Cargo cover 124  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,813
3.5L V6 0  
Prestige Package   6,977
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 6,520 9,925
Options (change) 6,207 9,233
Destination 945 895
Total Price $49,140 $54,720
Total Invoice $46,952 $50,956

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,316
Model Year20172013
ModelExplorerQ5
TrimLimited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6272hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/55-19
Total Price$49,140$54,720
Adjustments for Features-2,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,720$54,720
Total Invoice$46,952$50,956
Adjustments for Features-2,3120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,640$50,956

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20172013
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 
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 
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 
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 
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 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,525$7,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3120

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20172013
ModelExplorerQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in110.5 in
Length198.3 in182.6 in
Width78.9 in74.0 in
Height70.0 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.4,354 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 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 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft357.3 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 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested185067%
Total Not Requested91533%

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