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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: $9,319

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,209

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $8,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5ForesterForester
TrimA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.22.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,000 $44,000 $52,400 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $33,480 $40,920 $48,732 $24,355 $26,707
Bluetooth cell phone link 700        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475    
iPod integration 300     223 223
Heated front seats 450        
Prestige Package   4,800      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183 183
Navigation system       1,800 1,800
Universal garage door opener       82 82
Satellite radio       453 453
Bluetooth cell phone link 652        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 443    
iPod integration 279     145 145
Heated front seats 419        
Prestige Package   4,464      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119 119
Navigation system       1,501 1,501
Universal garage door opener       54 54
Satellite radio       340 340
Options (change) 1,925 5,275 475 2,741 2,741
Options (change) 1,793 4,907 443 2,159 2,159
Destination 825 825 825 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $38,750 $50,100 $55,000 $29,431 $31,931
Total Invoice $36,098 $46,652 $51,300 $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: $11,539
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,941
Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5ForesterForester
TrimA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.22.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine211hp I4265hp V6354hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T6M6T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10505, 14180, 10140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$38,750$50,100$55,000$29,431$31,931
Adjustments for Features0-3,690-1,600-2,220-2,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,750$46,410$53,400$27,211$29,276
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,660$14,650$0$2,065
Total Invoice$36,098$46,652$51,300$27,209$29,561
Adjustments for Features0-3,436-1,492-2,052-2,458
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,098$43,216$49,808$25,157$27,103
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,118$13,710$0$1,946

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5ForesterForester
TrimA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.22.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key $250   
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175  
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300$300  
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0   
Media drive $15   
Navigation system $600 $600$600
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250 $250$250
Traffic information $25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass $0 $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$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   
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,040$7,730$5,640$6,260$6,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,690$1,600$2,220$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,436-1,492-2,052-2,458

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102010
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 Weight3,683 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 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100048%
Total Not Requested109052%

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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