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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: $30,235

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $15,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,025

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $14,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelForesterQ5
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $44,400
Base Invoice $26,409 $41,292
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Universal garage door opener 82  
iPod integration 223  
Cargo cover 166  
Satellite radio 453  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Universal garage door opener 54  
iPod integration 145  
Cargo cover 108  
Satellite radio 340  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   467
Options (change) 1,345 500
Options (change) 921 467
Destination 695 895
Total Price $30,235 $45,795
Total Invoice $28,025 $42,654

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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: $11,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,722
Model Year20092014
ModelForesterQ5
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4272hp V6
TransmissionT4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-19
Total Price$30,235$45,795
Adjustments for Features0-4,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,235$41,600
Total Invoice$28,025$42,654
Adjustments for Features0-3,907
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,025$38,747

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20092014
ModelForesterQ5
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rack $300
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
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 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$5,120$9,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,907

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20092014
ModelForesterQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in110.5 in
Length179.5 in182.6 in
Width70.1 in74.0 in
Height65.9 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,354 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.4 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 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft357.3 ft3

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