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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: $30,608

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,242

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,409

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelQ5Forester
Trim3.22.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,500 $27,895
Base Invoice $39,526 $26,116
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Universal garage door opener   87
Satellite radio   445
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Universal garage door opener   56
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 475 2,068
Options (change) 443 1,648
Destination 875 645
Total Price $43,850 $30,608
Total Invoice $40,844 $28,409

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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: $8,522
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,039
Model Year20112008
ModelQ5Forester
Trim3.22.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19215/55-17
Total Price$43,850$30,608
Adjustments for Features-4,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,130$30,608
Total Invoice$40,844$28,409
Adjustments for Features-4,3960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,448$28,409

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
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 
Power liftgate$350 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, 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 recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$9,940$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3960

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
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 Weight4,299 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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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