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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: $35,889

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $14,111

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,368

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $13,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelQ5Forester
Trim3.22.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,200 $34,295
Base Invoice $34,596 $32,028
Prestige Package 11,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo cover   182
Prestige Package 10,230  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441  
Blind spot warning system 466  
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) 11,975 719
Options (change) 11,137 465
Destination 825 875
Total Price $50,000 $35,889
Total Invoice $46,558 $33,368

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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: $12,531
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,719
Model Year20092017
ModelQ5Forester
Trim3.22.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/20 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/55-18
Total Price$50,000$35,889
Adjustments for Features-1,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,420$35,889
Total Invoice$46,558$33,368
Adjustments for Features-1,4710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,087$33,368

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092017
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 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog light, rear$100 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, 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 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$8,555$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4710

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092017
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 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
235/55HR19 tires400No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested240040%
Total Not Requested366560%

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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