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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,431

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $15,959

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,209

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $15,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5ForesterForester
TrimA5S52.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,900 $50,500 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $37,108 $46,966 $24,355 $26,707
Navigation system 2,390 2,390 1,800 1,800
Premium Package 1,850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183
Universal garage door opener     82 82
iPod integration     223 223
Satellite radio     453 453
Navigation system 2,178 2,178 1,501 1,501
Premium Package 1,721      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 432 432    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119
Universal garage door opener     54 54
iPod integration     145 145
Satellite radio     340 340
Options (change) 4,715 2,865 2,741 2,741
Options (change) 4,331 2,610 2,159 2,159
Destination 775 775 695 695
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $45,390 $55,440 $29,431 $31,931
Total Invoice $42,214 $51,651 $27,209 $29,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,979
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,023
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5ForesterForester
TrimA5S52.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6354hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$45,390$55,440$29,431$31,931
Adjustments for Features0-450-20-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,390$54,990$29,411$31,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,600$0$2,065
Total Invoice$42,214$51,651$27,209$29,561
Adjustments for Features0-419-18-421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,214$51,232$27,191$29,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,018$0$1,949

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008200820102010
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5ForesterForester
TrimA5S52.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,815$6,265$5,835$6,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$20$455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-419-18-421

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082010
ModelA5 / S5Forester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in103.0 in
Length182.1 in179.5 in
Width73.0 in70.1 in
Height54.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.068.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested45035%
Total Not Requested85065%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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