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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: $31,072

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $26,053

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,713

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $24,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelForesterSQ5
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $54,300
Base Invoice $26,707 $50,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Bodyside moldings 238  
iPod integration 223  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Satellite radio 453  
All-weather floor mats 69 200
Cargo cover 166 225
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Class III trailer hitch   850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Bodyside moldings 155  
iPod integration 145  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Satellite radio 340  
All-weather floor mats 39 186
Cargo cover 108 209
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Class III trailer hitch   792
Options (change) 1,882 1,850
Options (change) 1,311 1,723
Destination 695 975
Total Price $31,072 $57,125
Total Invoice $28,713 $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: $18,483
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,435
Model Year20102018
ModelForesterSQ5
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4354hp V6
TransmissionT4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/45-20
Total Price$31,072$57,125
Adjustments for Features0-7,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,072$49,555
Total Invoice$28,713$53,198
Adjustments for Features0-7,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,713$46,148

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20102018
ModelForesterSQ5
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
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
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
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
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
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 
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 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
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
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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 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 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$5,345$12,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,050

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20102018
ModelForesterSQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in111.2 in
Length179.5 in183.9 in
Width70.1 in74.5 in
Height65.9 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,398 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft326.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft360.4 ft3

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