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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: $45,555

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $15,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,937

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $14,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerSQ5
TrimLimited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $54,300
Base Invoice $35,268 $50,500
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
All-weather floor mats 75 200
Cargo cover 135 225
Warm Weather Package   1,200
Navigation Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Class III trailer hitch   850
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
All-weather floor mats 64 186
Cargo cover 115 209
Warm Weather Package   1,116
Navigation Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Class III trailer hitch   792
Options (change) 6,875 5,650
Options (change) 5,844 5,257
Destination 825 975
Total Price $45,555 $60,925
Total Invoice $41,937 $56,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi SQ5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,411
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerSQ5
TrimLimited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6354hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/45-20
Total Price$45,555$60,925
Adjustments for Features0-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,555$58,365
Total Invoice$41,937$56,732
Adjustments for Features0-2,384
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,937$54,348

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20122018
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle exit assist $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo net$40 
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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
Fog light, rear $100
LED headlights $1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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 door panel trim $250
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,995$9,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,384

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerSQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in111.2 in
Length197.1 in183.9 in
Width78.9 in74.5 in
Height70.4 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,558 lb.4,399 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft360.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested257562%
Total Not Requested160038%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Audi SQ5 3.0T

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested44031%

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