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Audi Q5 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi Q5 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,338

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,312

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,234

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelQ5Forester
Trim3.22.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,200 $27,895
Base Invoice $34,596 $26,116
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Heated front seats 450  
CD changer, in-dash 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,450  
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Satellite radio   445
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441  
Heated front seats 419  
CD changer, in-dash 234  
Panoramic sunroof 1,349  
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 2,625 1,798
Options (change) 2,443 1,473
Destination 825 645
Total Price $40,650 $30,338
Total Invoice $37,864 $28,234

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,992
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,538
Model Year20092008
ModelQ5Forester
Trim3.22.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/20 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/55-17
Total Price$40,650$30,338
Adjustments for Features-3,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,330$30,338
Total Invoice$37,864$28,234
Adjustments for Features-3,0920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,772$28,234

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelQ5Forester
Trim3.22.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rack$300 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$8,315$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0920

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelQ5Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in99.4 in
Length182.2 in176.6 in
Width74.0 in68.3 in
Height65.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,957 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.1 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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