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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: $44,395

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $17,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,907

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $17,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelExplorerSQ5
TrimLimited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $53,300
Base Invoice $34,952 $49,570
Package 302A 4,305  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo cover 135  
Prestige Package   7,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Package 302A 3,659  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Cargo cover 115  
Prestige Package   6,977
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 6,035 8,075
Options (change) 5,130 7,513
Destination 825 950
Total Price $44,395 $62,325
Total Invoice $40,907 $58,033

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi SQ5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,533
Model Year20112017
ModelExplorerSQ5
TrimLimited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6354hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/45-20
Total Price$44,395$62,325
Adjustments for Features0-2,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,395$59,540
Total Invoice$40,907$58,033
Adjustments for Features0-2,593
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,907$55,440

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20112017
ModelExplorerSQ5
TrimLimited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
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 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,820$8,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,593

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20112017
ModelExplorerSQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in110.5 in
Length197.1 in183.0 in
Width78.9 in75.2 in
Height70.4 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft357.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested262566%
Total Not Requested135034%

Option Package Details
Audi SQ5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested235051%
Total Not Requested226549%

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