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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: $15,069

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,209

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $14,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120102010
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5ForesterForester
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.22.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,900 $53,650 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $34,318 $49,895 $24,355 $26,707
Navigation Package 2,550 2,550    
Premium Plus Package 3,700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Universal garage door opener     82 82
iPod integration     223 223
Satellite radio     453 453
Navigation Package 2,371 2,371    
Premium Plus Package 3,442      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119
Navigation system     1,501 1,501
Universal garage door opener     54 54
iPod integration     145 145
Satellite radio     340 340
Options (change) 6,725 3,025 2,741 2,741
Options (change) 6,256 2,814 2,159 2,159
Destination 875 875 695 695
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $44,500 $58,850 $29,431 $31,931
Total Invoice $41,449 $54,884 $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: $14,899
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,082
Model Year2011201120102010
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5ForesterForester
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.22.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine211hp I4354hp 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$44,500$58,850$29,431$31,931
Adjustments for Features-170-7700-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,330$58,080$29,431$31,496
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,750$0$2,065
Total Invoice$41,449$54,884$27,209$29,561
Adjustments for Features-158-7180-403
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,291$54,166$27,209$29,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,875$0$1,949

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2011201120102010
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5ForesterForester
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.22.5 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  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
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$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  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,680$6,280$5,510$5,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$170$770$0$435
Value of Feature Adjustments-158-7180-403

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112010
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 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested64052%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested65039%
Total Not Requested100061%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested64052%

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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