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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: $34,510

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $16,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,108

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $15,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelForesterQ5
Trim2.0XT Touring3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $45,400
Base Invoice $30,836 $42,222
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200  
Door sill trim plates 36  
Cargo cover 182  
Universal garage door opener 74  
Technology Package   4,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130  
Door sill trim plates 23  
Cargo cover 118  
Universal garage door opener 48  
Technology Package   3,720
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Options (change) 690 4,550
Options (change) 447 4,231
Destination 825 925
Total Price $34,510 $50,875
Total Invoice $32,108 $47,378

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,806
Model Year20142015
ModelForesterQ5
Trim2.0XT Touring3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4272hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-19
Total Price$34,510$50,875
Adjustments for Features0-3,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,510$47,155
Total Invoice$32,108$47,378
Adjustments for Features0-3,464
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,108$43,914

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20142015
ModelForesterQ5
Trim2.0XT Touring3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Terrain selector$200 
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 cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,160$8,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,464

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20142015
ModelForesterQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in110.5 in
Length180.9 in182.6 in
Width70.7 in74.0 in
Height66.4 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,354 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft357.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested100055%
Total Not Requested81545%

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