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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: $48,355

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,209

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelExplorerQ5
TrimLimited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $46,400
Base Invoice $40,196 $43,152
Safe and Smart Package 1,295  
AWD 2,150  
Cargo cover 130  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
3.5L V6 0  
Prestige Package   6,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Safe and Smart Package 1,230  
AWD 2,054  
Cargo cover 124  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610  
3.5L V6 0  
Prestige Package   6,324
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 5,270 7,375
Options (change) 5,018 6,860
Destination 995 950
Total Price $48,355 $54,725
Total Invoice $46,209 $50,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,755
Model Year20182017
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$48,355$54,725
Adjustments for Features-2,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,260$54,725
Total Invoice$46,209$50,962
Adjustments for Features-2,0020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,207$50,962

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20182017
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 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
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
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,675$7,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0020

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20182017
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

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested102559%
Total Not Requested70041%

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 controls100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested255062%
Total Not Requested156538%

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