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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: $31,865

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $21,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212012
ModelForesterQ5
TrimPremium3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,795 $43,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Eyesight Package 1,695  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Power liftgate 450  
Cargo cover 172  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Prestige Package   7,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Eyesight Package 1,412  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Power liftgate 413  
Cargo cover 111  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Adaptive cruise control   1,954
Prestige Package   6,604
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 3,020 9,675
Options (change) 2,390 9,001
Destination 1,050 875
Total Price $31,865 $53,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,719
Model Year20212012
ModelForesterQ5
TrimPremium3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4270hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/55-19
Total Price$31,865$53,550
Adjustments for Features0-5,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,865$48,495

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20212012
ModelForesterQ5
TrimPremium3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Proximity key $250
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rack $300
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
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 cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$5,900$10,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,707

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20212012
ModelForesterQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in110.5 in
Length182.1 in182.2 in
Width71.5 in74.0 in
Height67.5 in65.1 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.4,299 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.19.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft355.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested120054%
Total Not Requested102546%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 3.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested45017%
Total Not Requested214083%

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