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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: $30,961

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $16,689

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,699

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $15,679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5ForesterForester
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.22.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,100 $53,900 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $34,504 $50,128 $26,186 $28,084
Prestige Package 9,200      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Obstacle detection, rear   550 363 363
Navigation Package   2,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185
Universal garage door opener     93 93
Navigation system     1,600 1,600
Prestige Package 8,556      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Obstacle detection, rear   511 272 272
Navigation Package   1,860    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120
Universal garage door opener     61 61
Navigation system     1,335 1,335
Options (change) 9,675 3,025 2,241 2,241
Options (change) 8,999 2,814 1,788 1,788
Destination 875 875 725 725
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $47,650 $59,100 $30,961 $32,961
Total Invoice $44,378 $55,117 $28,699 $30,597

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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: $16,269
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,288
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5ForesterForester
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.22.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine211hp I4354hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14180, 10140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$47,650$59,100$30,961$32,961
Adjustments for Features-420-1200-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,230$58,980$30,961$32,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,750$0$1,625
Total Invoice$44,378$55,117$28,699$30,597
Adjustments for Features-391-1120-348
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,987$55,005$28,699$30,249
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,018$0$1,550

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5ForesterForester
TrimA5 2.0TS5 4.22.5 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
Proximity key$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo tray  $40$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  
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50 $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250   
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
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  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
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  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,680$5,380$5,260$5,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$420$120$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-391-1120-348

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122011
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
12.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.268.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested237556%
Total Not Requested184044%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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