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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: $50,090

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,857

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerQ5
TrimLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $41,500
Base Invoice $40,196 $38,596
AWD 2,150  
Package 301A 2,240  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570  
Cargo mat 100 105
All-weather floor mats 120 200
Cargo cover 130 225
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
3.5L V6 0  
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   4,000
Warm Weather Package   1,450
Driver Assistance Package   1,800
Prestige Package   5,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Class III trailer hitch   850
AWD 2,054  
Package 301A 2,127  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542  
Cargo mat 95 98
All-weather floor mats 114 186
Cargo cover 124 209
Panoramic sunroof 1,610  
3.5L V6 0  
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   3,720
Warm Weather Package   1,350
Driver Assistance Package   1,674
Prestige Package   4,930
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Class III trailer hitch   792
Options (change) 7,005 15,005
Options (change) 6,666 13,961
Destination 995 975
Total Price $50,090 $57,480
Total Invoice $47,857 $53,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,110
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerQ5
TrimLimited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6252hp I4
TransmissionT6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/45-20
Total Price$50,090$57,480
Adjustments for Features0-1,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,090$55,800
Total Invoice$47,857$53,532
Adjustments for Features0-1,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,857$51,967

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerQ5
TrimLimited2.0T
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware $1100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Following distance indicator $25
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Turn assist $25
Vehicle exit assist $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails $250
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
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Predictive efficiency assist $0
Road sign information $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,850$11,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,565

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in111.0 in
Length198.3 in183.6 in
Width78.9 in74.5 in
Height70.0 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft360.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested192568%
Total Not Requested90032%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested287572%
Total Not Requested110028%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Sunshades, second row125No
Front sport buckets100No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Total Requested45058%
Total Not Requested32542%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Around view cameras300No
255/45HR20 tires400No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested147539%
Total Not Requested231561%

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