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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: $33,904

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $25,821

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,251

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $24,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelForesterSQ5
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $54,300
Base Invoice $28,084 $50,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
All-weather floor mats 69 200
Cargo cover 166 225
Navigation system 1,600  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Navigation Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Class III trailer hitch   850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
All-weather floor mats 39 186
Cargo cover 108 209
Navigation system 1,335  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Navigation Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Class III trailer hitch   792
Options (change) 3,184 4,450
Options (change) 2,442 4,141
Destination 725 975
Total Price $33,904 $59,725
Total Invoice $31,251 $55,616

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi SQ5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,251
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,316
Model Year20112018
ModelForesterSQ5
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4354hp V6
TransmissionT4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/45-20
Total Price$33,904$59,725
Adjustments for Features0-7,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,904$52,155
Total Invoice$31,251$55,616
Adjustments for Features0-7,049
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,251$48,567

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20112018
ModelForesterSQ5
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.0T
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
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
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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 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$5,385$12,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,049

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20112018
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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Option Package Details
Audi SQ5 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested79055%

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