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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: $37,730

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $21,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,640

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $20,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelExplorerExplorerSQ5
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $54,300
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $50,500
Third-row seat 875    
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
Sunroof 850 850  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 200
Navigation Package     2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Class III trailer hitch     850
Third-row seat 744    
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
Sunroof 723 723  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 186
Navigation Package     2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Class III trailer hitch     792
Options (change) 5,300 2,920 4,225
Options (change) 4,506 2,483 3,932
Destination 815 815 975
Total Price $37,730 $39,285 $59,500
Total Invoice $34,640 $36,199 $55,407

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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: $13,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,782
Model Year200920092018
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)190, 7190, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18255/45-20
Total Price$37,730$39,285$59,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-8,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,730$38,185$50,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$0
Total Invoice$34,640$36,199$55,407
Adjustments for Features0-1,014-7,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,640$35,185$47,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$545$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year200920092018
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
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle exit assist  $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
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 
Automatic start / stop  $150
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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear  $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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 door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,940$6,040$13,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$8,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,014-7,985

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20092018
ModelExplorerSQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in111.2 in
Length193.4 in183.9 in
Width73.7 in74.5 in
Height72.8 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.4,399 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.8 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 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft360.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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%
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, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested71567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested715100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi SQ5 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested71550%
Total Not Requested72550%

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