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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: $18,508

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,372

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $17,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelForesterQ5
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $46,400
Base Invoice $27,992 $43,152
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Cargo cover 166  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Technology Package   3,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Cargo cover 108  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Technology Package   3,070
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 2,047 3,875
Options (change) 1,605 3,606
Destination 775 950
Total Price $32,717 $51,225
Total Invoice $30,372 $47,708

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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: $13,663
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,824
Model Year20122017
ModelForesterQ5
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4272hp V6
TransmissionT4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-19
Total Price$32,717$51,225
Adjustments for Features0-4,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,717$46,380
Total Invoice$30,372$47,708
Adjustments for Features0-4,512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,372$43,196

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20122017
ModelForesterQ5
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.0T
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
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 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
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 
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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
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 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$9,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,512

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20122017
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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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 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested122547%
Total Not Requested139053%

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