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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: $36,759

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $17,966

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,079

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $16,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelForesterQ5
Trim2.0XT Touring3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $46,400
Base Invoice $31,569 $43,152
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Cargo cover 182  
Prestige Package   6,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Cargo cover 118  
Prestige Package   6,324
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 2,114 7,375
Options (change) 1,660 6,860
Destination 850 950
Total Price $36,759 $54,725
Total Invoice $34,079 $50,962

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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: $14,656
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,801
Model Year20162017
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, 8505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-19
Total Price$36,759$54,725
Adjustments for Features0-3,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,759$51,415
Total Invoice$34,079$50,962
Adjustments for Features0-3,082
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,079$47,880

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20162017
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 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
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
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,620$8,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,082

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20162017
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
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested157574%
Total Not Requested55026%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested215052%
Total Not Requested196548%

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