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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: $11,611

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,368

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $10,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelQ5Forester
Trim3.0T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,000 $34,295
Base Invoice $42,780 $32,028
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo cover   182
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
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) 575 719
Options (change) 536 465
Destination 925 875
Total Price $47,500 $35,889
Total Invoice $44,241 $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: $11,471
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,743
Model Year20162017
ModelQ5Forester
Trim3.0T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/55-18
Total Price$47,500$35,889
Adjustments for Features-1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,360$35,889
Total Invoice$44,241$33,368
Adjustments for Features-1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,111$33,368

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Features Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162017
ModelQ5Forester
Trim3.0T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
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
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
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 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$7,515$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1300

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162017
ModelQ5Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in103.9 in
Length182.6 in180.9 in
Width74.0 in70.7 in
Height65.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,354 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 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
29.1 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.3 ft374.7 ft3

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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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