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Audi SQ5 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi SQ5 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,374

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $26,351

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,874

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $24,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelSQ5Forester
Trim3.0T2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,300 $29,995
Base Invoice $50,500 $28,084
Navigation Package 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
All-weather floor mats 200 69
Cargo cover 225 166
Class III trailer hitch 850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,000
Bodyside moldings   240
Universal garage door opener   93
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Class II trailer hitch   468
Navigation Package 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
All-weather floor mats 186 39
Cargo cover 209 108
Class III trailer hitch 792  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   888
Bodyside moldings   156
Universal garage door opener   61
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Class II trailer hitch   351
Options (change) 4,450 2,584
Options (change) 4,141 1,995
Destination 975 795
Total Price $59,725 $33,374
Total Invoice $55,616 $30,874

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi SQ5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,956
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,856
Model Year20182013
ModelSQ5Forester
Trim3.0T2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine354hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT8T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-20225/55-17
Total Price$59,725$33,374
Adjustments for Features-7,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,330$33,374
Total Invoice$55,616$30,874
Adjustments for Features-6,8860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,730$30,874

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Features Comparison: Audi SQ5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182013
ModelSQ5Forester
Trim3.0T2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
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 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle exit assist$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo tray $40
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
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 moldings $75
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,855$5,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,8860

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Specifications Comparison: Audi SQ5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182013
ModelSQ5Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in103.0 in
Length183.9 in169.5 in
Width74.5 in70.1 in
Height65.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,398 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.4 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi SQ5 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested72550%
Total Not Requested71550%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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