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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: $28,002

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $13,973

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,940

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $13,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520062006
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5ForesterForester
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 52.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,000 $52,500 $70,900 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $37,200 $48,827 $65,938 $25,001 $26,005
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Heated front seats 500        
Active rear differential   1,100      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       42  
Universal garage door opener       87 87
Rear spoiler       353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 511    
Heated front seats 467        
Active rear differential   1,024      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       28  
Universal garage door opener       56 56
Rear spoiler       230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
Options (change) 1,050 1,650 550 482 623
Options (change) 978 1,535 511 314 405
Destination 925 925 925 625 625
Total Price $41,975 $55,075 $72,375 $28,002 $29,143
Total Invoice $39,103 $51,287 $67,374 $25,940 $27,035

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,403
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,628
Model Year20152015201520062006
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5ForesterForester
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 52.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine220hp I4333hp V6450hp V8173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionM6M6S7A4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10505, 14120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$41,975$55,075$72,375$28,002$29,143
Adjustments for Features-1,470-3,170-6,220-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,505$51,905$66,155$27,102$29,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,400$25,650$0$2,041
Total Invoice$39,103$51,287$67,374$25,940$27,035
Adjustments for Features-1,369-2,952-5,790-8340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,734$48,335$61,584$25,106$27,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,601$23,850$0$1,929

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

Model Year20152015201520062006
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5ForesterForester
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 52.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key $250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rack   $300$300
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
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$500  
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Hood scoop    $100
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300$300  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler  $400  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Surround sound  $250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers  $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Carbon fiber trim  $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,965$8,665$11,715$6,395$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,470$3,170$6,220$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,369-2,952-5,790-8340

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

Model Year20152006
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5Forester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in99.4 in
Length182.1 in176.6 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height54.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.257.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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