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Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,293

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $17,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062021
ModelForesterQ5
Trim2.5 XT Limited45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $43,300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Rear spoiler 353  
All-weather floor mats 55 200
Class II trailer hitch 295  
4-speed automatic 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo cover   225
Heated front seats   500
Panoramic sunroof   1,450
Class III trailer hitch   850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Rear spoiler 230  
All-weather floor mats 33 186
Class II trailer hitch 192  
4-speed automatic 728  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo cover   209
Heated front seats   467
Panoramic sunroof   1,350
Class III trailer hitch   792
Options (change) 1,773 3,800
Options (change) 1,358 3,540
Destination 625 1,095
Total Price $30,293 $48,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi Q5 45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,582
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,961
Model Year20062021
ModelForesterQ5
Trim2.5 XT Limited45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp H4261hp I4 H
TransmissionA4S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/60-18
Total Price$30,293$48,195
Adjustments for Features0-6,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,293$41,875

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20062021
ModelForesterQ5
Trim2.5 XT Limited45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
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
Brake assist $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails $250
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,195$11,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-608

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20062021
ModelForesterQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in111.0 in
Length176.6 in183.6 in
Width68.3 in74.5 in
Height65.0 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft360.4 ft3

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