Q5 vs Outback

Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.

Audi Q5
Audi

Q5

Price from $52,800
Monthly payment $614
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Subaru Outback
Subaru

Outback

Price from $34,995
Monthly payment $407
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Specifications

  Q5 Outback
Manufacturer Audi Subaru
Starting price $52,800 $34,995
Monthly payment $614 $407
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline
Fuel economy 24.0 mpg 24.0 mpg
CO₂ emissions 369 g/mi 330 g/mi–385 g/mi
Annual maintenance cost — —

About this comparison

Audi Q5 and Subaru Outback suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.

Q5 starts at $52,800; Outback starts at $34,995. The difference is $17,805, making Outback about 34% cheaper before financing.

Estimated monthly payment: Q5 — $614; Outback — $407. The difference is $207 per month, with Outback lower.

Both models use Gasoline. Fuel economy is Q5 — 24.0 mpg; Outback — 24.0 mpg. Outback uses less energy in everyday driving.

The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.

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