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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: $55,285

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $9,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,840

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $7,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerSQ5
TrimPlatinum3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,940 $54,300
Base Invoice $51,512 $50,500
Cargo mat 100 105
All-weather floor mats 120 200
Cargo cover 130 225
Driver Assistance Package   1,800
Prestige Package   4,200
Warm Weather Package   1,200
Cold Weather Package   500
Class III trailer hitch   850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo mat 95 98
All-weather floor mats 114 186
Cargo cover 124 209
Driver Assistance Package   1,674
Prestige Package   3,906
Warm Weather Package   1,116
Cold Weather Package   466
Class III trailer hitch   792
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 350 9,655
Options (change) 333 8,983
Destination 995 975
Total Price $55,285 $64,930
Total Invoice $52,840 $60,458

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi SQ5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,590
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerSQ5
TrimPlatinum3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6354hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/45-20
Total Price$55,285$64,930
Adjustments for Features0-30
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,285$64,900
Total Invoice$52,840$60,458
Adjustments for Features0-28
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,840$60,430

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerSQ5
TrimPlatinum3.0T
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 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware $1100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Following distance indicator $25
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Turn assist $25
Vehicle exit assist $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails $250
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 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Predictive efficiency assist $0
Road sign information $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals $75
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$12,225$12,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$30
Value of Feature Adjustments0-28

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerSQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in111.2 in
Length198.3 in183.9 in
Width78.9 in74.5 in
Height70.0 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,398 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft360.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi SQ5 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested147546%
Total Not Requested171554%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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