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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: $36,559

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $16,591

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,880

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $15,614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelQ5Forester
Trim3.22.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,500 $33,095
Base Invoice $39,526 $30,927
Adaptive cruise control 2,100  
Prestige Package 7,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,895
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo cover   182
Adaptive cruise control 1,954  
Prestige Package 6,696  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,638
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 9,775 2,614
Options (change) 9,093 2,103
Destination 875 850
Total Price $53,150 $36,559
Total Invoice $49,494 $33,880

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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: $14,396
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,570
Model Year20112015
ModelQ5Forester
Trim3.22.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/55-18
Total Price$53,150$36,559
Adjustments for Features-2,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,955$36,559
Total Invoice$49,494$33,880
Adjustments for Features-2,0440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,450$33,880

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112015
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 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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$8,105$5,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0440

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See a complete comparison of Audi Q5 vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112015
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 Weight4,299 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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See a complete comparison of Audi Q5 vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested122545%
Total Not Requested149055%

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested155067%
Total Not Requested75033%

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