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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: $30,608

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,742

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,409

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelForesterQ5
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $43,000
Base Invoice $26,116 $39,990
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Rear spoiler 353  
Satellite radio 445  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
4-speed automatic 909  
Rear spoiler 230  
Satellite radio 334  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 2,068 475
Options (change) 1,648 443
Destination 645 875
Total Price $30,608 $44,350
Total Invoice $28,409 $41,308

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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: $8,772
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,270
Model Year20082012
ModelForesterQ5
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4270hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/55-19
Total Price$30,608$44,350
Adjustments for Features0-4,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,608$39,380
Total Invoice$28,409$41,308
Adjustments for Features0-4,629
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,409$36,679

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20082012
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 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
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$5,220$10,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,629

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20082012
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.4,299 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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