Article Comments - 2009 Audi Q5 First Drive / Full Test

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First Drive: 2009 Audi Q5 - First Impressions: Not too big and not too small, this compact crossover is just right. (more)

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#29 of 84 lease quote by doctormase Feb 22, 2009 (2:24 pm)
I have driven a Q5 and I think the drive was great. The car is for my wife, but I think the esthetics were much better than I anticipated. I have not seen the GLK, but from the pictures it looks like a Subaru Forester. Maybe I am wrong, but I think the Q5 looks much better. The MMI system is easy to use and the technology is a significant stepup from what's in the Q7. I was quotes $699 for a 36 month lease with 12K a year, $2000 up front for fees and 1st payment. I have not negotiated and don't know what the MF is, but I was told that residual is 49% without Audi Care and 50% with Audi Care. Has anyone else seen similar numbers? Are there better deals out there. From what I gather they are expecting this car to sell well and aren't too willing to budge. Overall it seems like a great car and the cargo space is enough for me and very versatile as well. Please inform of any deals out there that people are finding. Thanks Replies to this message: lucien4 (Feb 24, 2009 9:48 am) doctormase (Feb 24, 2009 6:47 pm) lucien4 (Feb 25, 2009 10:48 am) clams (Feb 25, 2009 11:27 am)
#30 of 84 Re: lease quote [doctormase] by lucien4 Feb 24, 2009 (9:48 am)
Replying to: doctormase (Feb 22, 2009 2:24 pm) Which model? I've heard these ranges for the Premium Plus (without nav): 36months, 15K miles, $3K down, $645 36months, 15K miles, $2K down, $549 Not sure why the difference but $699 might be a bit high unless this is the Prestige model. If you can wait you likely get a better deal in a few months. According to Edmunds TMV is about 1K off MSRP but I doubt you could get this right now. Potentially this comes from returning AFC customers getting a loyalty discount. Replies to this message: doctormase (Feb 24, 2009 6:47 pm) lucien4 (Feb 25, 2009 10:48 am) clams (Feb 25, 2009 11:27 am)
#31 of 84 Re: Back to back drives of GLK and Q5 [hailalmamater] by dprobrick Feb 24, 2009 (10:04 am)
Replying to: hailalmamater (Feb 21, 2009 8:31 am) I had a chance to drive the Q5, GLK, and X3 within a 2 day period this week. First , all are quality automobiles and any would make a great choice for a person looking for an upscale compact SUV. All had good acceleration, though the GLK might have had the most pep form the starting line. All seemed to have solid build quality and felt solid. The interior quality on all was very good with nice materials - I preferred the Q5 in this area with the GLK second - nothing wrong wioth the X3- just not as plush feeling. The GLK and Q5 easily beat the X3 for me in ride comfort. I felt they both absorbed the road better. I know some people prefer the road feel of BMWs just like a little more comfort in the ride myself. Exterior styling is really just a matter of preference, but I agree the GLK has the most masculine look of the group, less carlike than the Q5 for sure. Both the GLK and the Q5 beat the X3 for looks - it is just a little dated and ready for a refresh. The one place that the GLK fell short for me was interior space especially shoulder room. I am 6'2 and broad shouldered. I was constantly in contact with the B pillar when driving which really gave me a closed in feeling. The Q5 and X3 felt much more spacious to me. Overall I am leaning toward the Q5 mostly for the feeling of comfort, space and luxury that it gave me as a driver. Replies to this message: crossover1 (May 02, 2009 4:33 pm)
#32 of 84 Re: lease quote [lucien4] by doctormase Feb 24, 2009 (6:47 pm)
Replying to: lucien4 (Feb 24, 2009 9:48 am) Premium Plus with Nav, 12K, 2K down with Audi Care out the door at $672. I am not sure about your prices, is the $549 a mis-type? I got $740 off the price of the car and then bought the Audi Care since it increases the residual by 1%, therefore only increasing price about $8 per month. I do not have the lease info in front of me, but MSRP was around $45,300 and MF .00042 with residual at 50%. I may be able to save a little in a few months, but I am getting the car tomorrow, first one in the region. I had a chance to see it tonight, very excited. Replies to this message: lucien4 (Feb 25, 2009 10:48 am)
#33 of 84 Re: lease quote [doctormase] by lucien4 Feb 25, 2009 (10:48 am)
Replying to: doctormase (Feb 24, 2009 6:47 pm) Seems bit low indeed. This quote came from fourtitude forum: http://forums.fourtitude.com/zerothread?id=4258642 I think you got a decent deal definitely for a brand new model. I do think it's a pity how Audi priced the Q5. E.g. if you want base Audi Q5 with rear view camera (important safety feature I think) you have to spend at least extra 7K which amounts to $45K. Good amount of money for a smaller SUV but comparable to Mercedes/BMW (but much higher compared to Lexus/Acura).
#34 of 84 Re: lease quote [lucien4] by clams Feb 25, 2009 (11:27 am)
Replying to: lucien4 (Feb 24, 2009 9:48 am) Received this lease quote today on a Q5 Prem Plus with nav: MSRP : $ 45,325 Lease 36 months with 15 k mi per year Sales price - $ 44,025 Residual: 50 % Money factor: .00037 Zero down Inception fees and taxes : $ 3500 Payment 659/month. This is the secon quote I recieved. The first one from a different dealer with the same parameters was $ 686/month. I am going to get a another quote in March. I think the numbers will come down after the first of the month.
#35 of 84 Re: [daleb2] by qball1 Feb 26, 2009 (5:11 pm)
Replying to: daleb2 (Feb 14, 2009 5:42 pm) I agree with you here. we have been looking for a SUV for sometime now, and I just fell in love with a Q5. I test drove the ML350 (wife's pick) right before test driving the Q5, and I must say ML did a crappy job with their NAVI system. It was a world of difference when I was trying to navigate while I was trying to drive. Also, to my understanding that MLs have great torque at a lower RPM but I couldn't feel much of the acceleration. I guess I have to go with amg or 550 in order to feel the difference.
#36 of 84 by catchsteelhead Feb 26, 2009 (5:36 pm)
Reserved a Q5 today. Details below: -Premium Plus -Navigation -Black -Cardamom Beige -$45K Delivery guaranteed for second week of March...
#37 of 84 ordered my q5 2 weeks ago by bayridgeguy Feb 28, 2009 (8:58 am)
Hi guys, Just waned to share my experience with all of you. I put in the order for a Q5 2 weeks ago. - Prestige package - Deep Sea Metallic - Black interior - Audi side assist 46995$ including destination charge. (Took about 30 calls (~ 2 hrs) to different dealers to get this price) This is a factory order for May delivery. Seems like a good deal?
#38 of 84 timm2 by timm2 Mar 05, 2009 (6:26 am)
Firs to correct a mistake that edmunds made, these vehicles will be built in China, not Ingolstadt as mentioned. Second with a price tag of $45K quoted, you can buy the Q7 instead, which at least have 3 row of seats, bigger engine, not to mention bigger road presence. In summary, another unneccessary, overpriced SUV. Replies to this message: brashman (Mar 06, 2009 11:16 am)