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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: $30,338

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,312

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,234

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelForesterQ5
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $37,200
Base Invoice $26,116 $34,596
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Rear spoiler 353  
Satellite radio 445  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
CD changer, in-dash   250
Heated front seats   450
Panoramic sunroof   1,450
4-speed automatic 909  
Rear spoiler 230  
Satellite radio 334  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441
CD changer, in-dash   234
Heated front seats   419
Panoramic sunroof   1,349
Options (change) 1,798 2,625
Options (change) 1,473 2,443
Destination 645 825
Total Price $30,338 $40,650
Total Invoice $28,234 $37,864

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,992
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,538
Model Year20082009
ModelForesterQ5
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4270hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/60-18
Total Price$30,338$40,650
Adjustments for Features0-3,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,338$37,330
Total Invoice$28,234$37,864
Adjustments for Features0-3,092
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,234$34,772

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20082009
ModelForesterQ5
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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
SD Card slot $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
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 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$4,995$8,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,092

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20082009
ModelForesterQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in110.5 in
Length176.6 in182.2 in
Width68.3 in74.0 in
Height65.0 in65.1 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,957 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft355.1 ft3

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