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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: $12,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212016
ModelForesterQ5
TrimPremium2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,795 $40,900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55  
Cargo cover 172  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Power liftgate 450  
Eyesight Package 1,695  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Premium Plus Package   1,850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35  
Cargo cover 111  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Power liftgate 413  
Eyesight Package 1,412  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Premium Plus Package   1,721
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 3,020 2,425
Options (change) 2,390 2,257
Destination 1,050 925
Total Price $31,865 $44,250

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,647
Model Year20212016
ModelForesterQ5
TrimPremium2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4220hp I4
TransmissionCVTT8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/60-18
Total Price$31,865$44,250
Adjustments for Features0-2,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,865$41,960

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20212016
ModelForesterQ5
TrimPremium2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Proximity key $250
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rack $300
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
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 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Power-folding mirrors $50
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 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$7,150$9,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,133

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q5

Model Year20212016
ModelForesterQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in110.5 in
Length182.1 in182.6 in
Width71.5 in74.0 in
Height67.5 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.4,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.4 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 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft357.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested35016%
Total Not Requested187584%

Option Package Details
Audi Q5 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

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