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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: $34,510

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $11,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,108

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $10,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelQ5Forester
Trim3.22.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,200 $32,995
Base Invoice $34,596 $30,836
Navigation Plus Package 3,000  
Premium Plus Package 4,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   200
Door sill trim plates   36
Universal garage door opener   74
Cargo cover   182
Navigation Plus Package 2,790  
Premium Plus Package 3,999  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   130
Door sill trim plates   23
Universal garage door opener   48
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 7,775 690
Options (change) 7,230 447
Destination 825 825
Total Price $45,800 $34,510
Total Invoice $42,651 $32,108

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,150
Model Year20092014
ModelQ5Forester
Trim3.22.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/20 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/55-18
Total Price$45,800$34,510
Adjustments for Features-2,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,230$34,510
Total Invoice$42,651$32,108
Adjustments for Features-2,3930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,258$32,108

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092014
ModelQ5Forester
Trim3.22.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rack$300 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,830$5,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3930

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092014
ModelQ5Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in103.9 in
Length182.2 in180.9 in
Width74.0 in70.7 in
Height65.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,957 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
55.1 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested92569%
Total Not Requested41531%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested125037%
Total Not Requested215063%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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