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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: $32,717

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $14,633

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,372

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $13,726

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelForesterQ5
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $43,000
Base Invoice $27,992 $39,990
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Cargo cover 166  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Navigation Plus Package   3,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Cargo cover 108  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Navigation Plus Package   2,790
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 2,047 3,475
Options (change) 1,605 3,233
Destination 775 875
Total Price $32,717 $47,350
Total Invoice $30,372 $44,098

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,038
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,378
Model Year20122012
ModelForesterQ5
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4270hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-19
Total Price$32,717$47,350
Adjustments for Features0-3,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,717$43,755
Total Invoice$30,372$44,098
Adjustments for Features0-3,348
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,372$40,750

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20122012
ModelForesterQ5
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.2
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
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rack $300
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
USB port$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
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$4,735$8,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,348

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5 features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20122012
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.4,299 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5 specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested122588%
Total Not Requested16512%

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