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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: $30,319

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $17,426

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,075

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092019
ModelForesterQ5
Trim2.5 XT Limited45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $42,950
Base Invoice $26,409 $40,373
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Bodyside moldings 238  
iPod integration 223  
Universal garage door opener 82  
All-weather floor mats 69 200
Cargo cover 166 225
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Heated front seats   500
Panoramic sunroof   1,450
Class III trailer hitch   850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Bodyside moldings 155  
iPod integration 145  
Universal garage door opener 54  
All-weather floor mats 39 186
Cargo cover 108 209
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Heated front seats   467
Panoramic sunroof   1,350
Class III trailer hitch   792
Options (change) 1,429 3,800
Options (change) 971 3,540
Destination 695 995
Total Price $30,319 $47,745
Total Invoice $28,075 $44,908

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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: $12,706
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,393
Model Year20092019
ModelForesterQ5
Trim2.5 XT Limited45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4248hp I4
TransmissionT4S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/60-18
Total Price$30,319$47,745
Adjustments for Features0-4,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,319$43,025
Total Invoice$28,075$44,908
Adjustments for Features0-4,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,075$40,468

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20092019
ModelForesterQ5
Trim2.5 XT Limited45
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
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
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
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $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 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
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
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
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
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,420$10,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,440

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20092019
ModelForesterQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in111.0 in
Length179.5 in183.6 in
Width70.1 in74.5 in
Height65.9 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in41.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft360.4 ft3

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