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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: $55,065

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $6,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,631

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $5,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerSQ5
TrimPlatinum3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,940 $53,300
Base Invoice $51,512 $49,570
Cargo cover 130  
Luxury Package   2,100
Technology Package   3,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Wood trim, alternative type   1,100
Cargo cover 124  
Luxury Package   1,954
Technology Package   3,629
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Wood trim, alternative type   1,024
Options (change) 130 7,675
Options (change) 124 7,143
Destination 995 925
Total Price $55,065 $61,900
Total Invoice $52,631 $57,638

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi SQ5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,307
Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerSQ5
TrimPlatinum3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6354hp V6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/45-20
Total Price$55,065$61,900
Adjustments for Features-5,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,520$61,900
Total Invoice$52,631$57,638
Adjustments for Features-5,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,331$57,638

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20182016
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 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rack $300
Class III trailer hitch$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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$13,400$7,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3000

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20182016
ModelExplorerSQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in110.5 in
Length198.3 in183.0 in
Width78.9 in75.2 in
Height70.0 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.4,409 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft357.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi SQ5 3.0T

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested190079%
Total Not Requested51521%

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