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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: $33,577

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $14,813

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,177

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $13,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5ForesterForester
TrimA5S52.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,700 $51,400 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $37,851 $47,802 $28,785 $31,569
Premium Package 1,900      
Navigation system 2,390 2,390    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199 199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     224 224
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,395 1,395
Door sill trim plates     38 38
Universal garage door opener     76 76
Premium Package 1,768      
Navigation system 2,178 2,178    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Adaptive cruise control 1,953 1,953    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     145 145
Navigation and Eyesight Package     1,195 1,195
Door sill trim plates     24 24
Universal garage door opener     49 49
Options (change) 6,865 4,965 1,932 1,932
Options (change) 6,342 4,574 1,542 1,542
Destination 825 825 850 850
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $48,390 $58,490 $33,577 $36,577
Total Invoice $45,018 $54,501 $31,177 $33,961

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,693
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,444
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5ForesterForester
TrimA5S52.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp V6354hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$48,390$58,490$33,577$36,577
Adjustments for Features0-450-3,880-4,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,390$58,040$29,697$32,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,650$0$2,800
Total Invoice$45,018$54,501$31,177$33,961
Adjustments for Features0-419-3,603-3,788
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,018$54,082$27,574$30,173
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,064$0$2,599

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2009200920162016
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5ForesterForester
TrimA5S52.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
CVT  $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Terrain selector  $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
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  
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 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,565$5,015$8,445$8,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$3,880$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-419-3,603-3,788

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092016
ModelA5 / S5Forester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in103.9 in
Length182.1 in180.9 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height54.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.074.7 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 mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested115054%
Total Not Requested97546%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested115054%
Total Not Requested97546%

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