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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: $32,035

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,675

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelForesterQ5
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $37,350
Base Invoice $26,409 $34,735
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Cargo cover 166  
Satellite radio 453  
iPod integration 223  
Navigation system 1,800  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Navigation Plus Package   3,000
Premium Plus Package   4,050
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Cargo cover 108  
Satellite radio 340  
iPod integration 145  
Navigation system 1,650  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Navigation Plus Package   2,790
Premium Plus Package   3,767
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441
Options (change) 3,145 7,525
Options (change) 2,571 6,998
Destination 695 825
Total Price $32,035 $45,700
Total Invoice $29,675 $42,558

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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: $9,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,730
Model Year20092010
ModelForesterQ5
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4270hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/60-18
Total Price$32,035$45,700
Adjustments for Features0-4,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,035$41,240
Total Invoice$29,675$42,558
Adjustments for Features0-4,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,675$38,405

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20092010
ModelForesterQ5
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rack $300
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$4,795$9,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,153

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20092010
ModelForesterQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in110.5 in
Length179.5 in182.2 in
Width70.1 in74.0 in
Height65.9 in65.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,957 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft355.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested74055%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
iPod integration100Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested55016%
Total Not Requested285084%

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