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Subaru Forester vs. Audi SQ5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Audi SQ5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,962

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $26,163

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,637

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $24,561

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelForesterSQ5
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $54,300
Base Invoice $26,116 $50,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Rear spoiler 353  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Satellite radio 445  
All-weather floor mats 55 200
Class II trailer hitch 299  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo cover   225
Class III trailer hitch   850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
4-speed automatic 909  
Rear spoiler 230  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Satellite radio 334  
All-weather floor mats 33 186
Class II trailer hitch 195  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo cover   209
Class III trailer hitch   792
Options (change) 2,422 1,850
Options (change) 1,876 1,723
Destination 645 975
Total Price $30,962 $57,125
Total Invoice $28,637 $53,198

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi SQ5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,443
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,440
Model Year20082018
ModelForesterSQ5
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4354hp V6
TransmissionA4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/45-20
Total Price$30,962$57,125
Adjustments for Features0-8,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,962$48,405
Total Invoice$28,637$53,198
Adjustments for Features0-8,121
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,637$45,077

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20082018
ModelForesterSQ5
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Brake assist $50
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails $250
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
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
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
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 recliner, passenger seat $100
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$5,420$14,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,121

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20082018
ModelForesterSQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in111.2 in
Length176.6 in183.9 in
Width68.3 in74.5 in
Height65.0 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,398 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft360.4 ft3

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