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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: $35,364

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $17,931

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,884

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $16,746

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162014
ModelForesterSQ5
Trim2.0XT Touring3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $51,900
Base Invoice $31,569 $48,268
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Cargo cover 182  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Cargo cover 118  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   467
Options (change) 719 500
Options (change) 465 467
Destination 850 895
Total Price $35,364 $53,295
Total Invoice $32,884 $49,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi SQ5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,686
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,655
Model Year20162014
ModelForesterSQ5
Trim2.0XT Touring3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4354hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/45-20
Total Price$35,364$53,295
Adjustments for Features0-2,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,364$51,050
Total Invoice$32,884$49,630
Adjustments for Features0-2,091
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,884$47,539

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20162014
ModelForesterSQ5
Trim2.0XT Touring3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rack $300
Cargo tray$40 
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$5,545$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,091

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20162014
ModelForesterSQ5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in110.5 in
Length180.9 in183.0 in
Width70.7 in75.2 in
Height66.4 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,409 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft357.3 ft3

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