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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,653

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $14,942

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $13,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420182018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5ForesterForester
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 52.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,000 $52,000 $69,600 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $36,270 $48,360 $64,728 $30,887 $33,675
Prestige Package 9,200 6,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Driver Assist Package   2,750 2,750    
Navigation Plus Package     4,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       245 245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       230 230
Door sill trim plates       53 53
Universal garage door opener       120 120
Prestige Package 8,556 5,813      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 467 467 467    
Driver Assist Package   2,557 2,557    
Navigation Plus Package     3,720    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       158 158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       149 149
Door sill trim plates       34 34
Universal garage door opener       78 78
Options (change) 9,700 9,500 7,250 648 648
Options (change) 9,023 8,837 6,744 419 419
Destination 895 895 895 915 915
Total Price $49,595 $62,395 $77,745 $34,653 $37,653
Total Invoice $46,188 $58,092 $72,367 $32,221 $35,009

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,762
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,449
Model Year20142014201420182018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5ForesterForester
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 52.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine220hp I4333hp V6450hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6M6S7CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14505, 14440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$49,595$62,395$77,745$34,653$37,653
Adjustments for Features0-2,375-5,475-4,820-5,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,595$60,020$72,270$29,833$32,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,425$22,675$0$2,700
Total Invoice$46,188$58,092$72,367$32,221$35,009
Adjustments for Features0-2,211-5,096-4,482-4,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,188$55,881$67,271$27,739$30,249
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,693$21,083$0$2,510

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142014201420182018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5ForesterForester
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 52.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
CVT   $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150    
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Terrain selector   $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo tray   $40$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  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300$300  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler  $400  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
USB port   $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers  $50  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Carbon fiber trim  $200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Metal pedals $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,155$7,530$10,630$9,975$10,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,375$5,475$4,820$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,211-5,096-4,482-4,760

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5Forester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in103.9 in
Length182.1 in180.9 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height54.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,323 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.274.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested305078%
Total Not Requested86522%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested160065%
Total Not Requested86535%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested120060%
Total Not Requested81540%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

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%

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%

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