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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: $48,180

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $12,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,599

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $12,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelExplorerSQ5
TrimSport3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,780 $54,300
Base Invoice $38,027 $50,500
Package 402A 4,130  
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 402A 3,604  
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
All-weather floor mats 66 186
Cargo cover 118 209
Warm Weather Package   1,116
Navigation Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Class III trailer hitch   792
Options (change) 6,505 5,650
Options (change) 5,677 5,257
Destination 895 975
Total Price $48,180 $60,925
Total Invoice $44,599 $56,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi SQ5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,052
Model Year20132018
ModelExplorerSQ5
TrimSport3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6354hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/45-20
Total Price$48,180$60,925
Adjustments for Features0-2,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,180$58,690
Total Invoice$44,599$56,732
Adjustments for Features0-2,081
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,599$54,651

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20132018
ModelExplorerSQ5
TrimSport3.0T
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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
Forward collision warning $200
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key$5 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,895$10,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,081

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20132018
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 Weight4,921 lb.4,398 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 Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested252579%
Total Not Requested67521%
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
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
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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