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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: $35,364

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $7,436

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,884

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $6,977

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelQ5Forester
Trim3.22.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,200 $33,795
Base Invoice $34,596 $31,569
Premium Plus Package 4,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo cover   182
Premium Plus Package 3,999  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 4,775 719
Options (change) 4,440 465
Destination 825 850
Total Price $42,800 $35,364
Total Invoice $39,861 $32,884

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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: $6,241
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,864
Model Year20092016
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$42,800$35,364
Adjustments for Features-1,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,605$35,364
Total Invoice$39,861$32,884
Adjustments for Features-1,1130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,748$32,884

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092016
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
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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
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$7,215$6,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1130

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092016
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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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 Requested175051%
Total Not Requested165049%

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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