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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: $12,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,108

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $12,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelForesterQ5
Trim2.0XT Touring3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $46,000
Base Invoice $30,836 $42,780
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200  
Door sill trim plates 36  
Cargo cover 182  
Universal garage door opener 74  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130  
Door sill trim plates 23  
Cargo cover 118  
Universal garage door opener 48  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 690 575
Options (change) 447 536
Destination 825 925
Total Price $34,510 $47,500
Total Invoice $32,108 $44,241

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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: $11,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,359
Model Year20142016
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$47,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,510$45,595
Total Invoice$32,108$44,241
Adjustments for Features0-1,774
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,108$42,467

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20142016
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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$6,160$8,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,774

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20142016
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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