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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: $30,468

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $15,822

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,450

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $14,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920132013
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5ForesterForester
TrimA5S52.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,700 $51,400 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $37,851 $47,802 $26,586 $28,084
Premium Package 1,900      
Navigation system 2,390 2,390 1,000 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185
Universal garage door opener     93 93
Premium Package 1,768      
Navigation system 2,178 2,178 888 888
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120
Universal garage door opener     61 61
Options (change) 4,765 2,865 1,278 1,278
Options (change) 4,389 2,621 1,069 1,069
Destination 825 825 795 795
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $46,290 $56,390 $30,468 $32,068
Total Invoice $43,065 $52,548 $28,450 $29,948

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,617
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,357
Model Year2009200920132013
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5ForesterForester
TrimA5S52.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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, 10?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$46,290$56,390$30,468$32,068
Adjustments for Features0-450-795-1,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,290$55,940$29,673$30,898
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,650$0$1,225
Total Invoice$43,065$52,548$28,450$29,948
Adjustments for Features0-419-742-1,093
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,065$52,129$27,708$28,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,064$0$1,147

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2009200920132013
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5ForesterForester
TrimA5S52.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$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  
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
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
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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 release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,015$5,465$5,810$6,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$795$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-419-742-1,093

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092013
ModelA5 / S5Forester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in103.0 in
Length182.1 in169.5 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 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 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 headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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