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Ford Explorer vs. Audi SQ5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Audi SQ5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,150

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $19,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,447

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelExplorerExplorerSQ5
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $53,300
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $49,570
Convenience Package 995    
Third-row seat 875    
Sunroof 850 850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Convenience Package 846    
Third-row seat 744    
Sunroof 723 723  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Options (change) 2,720 850 575
Options (change) 2,313 723 536
Destination 815 815 925
Total Price $35,150 $37,215 $54,800
Total Invoice $32,447 $34,439 $51,031

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi SQ5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,998
Model Year200920092016
ModelExplorerExplorerSQ5
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6210hp V6354hp V6
TransmissionA5A5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18255/45-20
Total Price$35,150$37,215$54,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-4,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,150$35,915$49,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$765$0
Total Invoice$32,447$34,439$51,031
Adjustments for Features0-1,203-4,586
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,447$33,236$46,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$789$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year200920092016
ModelExplorerExplorerSQ5
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rack  $300
Cargo cover  $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,240$6,540$10,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,203-4,586

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20092016
ModelExplorerSQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in110.5 in
Length193.4 in183.0 in
Width73.7 in75.2 in
Height72.8 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft357.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%

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