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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: $30,679

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $15,996

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,486

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $14,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5ForesterForester
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 52.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,000 $52,500 $70,900 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $37,200 $48,827 $65,938 $26,094 $27,992
Technology Package 2,900 2,900 2,900    
Premium Plus Package 2,300        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       185 185
Navigation system       1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener       93 93
Obstacle detection, rear       363 363
Rear spoiler       368  
Technology Package 2,698 2,698 2,698    
Premium Plus Package 2,140        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 511    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       120 120
Navigation system       888 888
Universal garage door opener       61 61
Obstacle detection, rear       272 272
Rear spoiler       276  
Options (change) 5,750 3,450 3,450 2,009 1,641
Options (change) 5,349 3,209 3,209 1,617 1,341
Destination 925 925 925 775 775
Total Price $46,675 $56,875 $75,275 $30,679 $32,311
Total Invoice $43,474 $52,961 $70,072 $28,486 $30,108

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,926
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,923
Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5ForesterForester
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 52.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine220hp I4333hp V6450hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6S7T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10505, 14?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$46,675$56,875$75,275$30,679$32,311
Adjustments for Features-70-495-4,0450-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,605$56,380$71,230$30,679$32,136
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,775$24,625$0$1,457
Total Invoice$43,474$52,961$70,072$28,486$30,108
Adjustments for Features-65-461-3,7650-163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,409$52,500$66,307$28,486$29,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,091$22,898$0$1,459

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

Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5ForesterForester
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 52.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
7-speed automated manual  $1200  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300$300  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler  $400  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
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  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Carbon fiber trim  $200  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
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  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals $75$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 
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$100  
Total Value of Features$5,530$5,955$9,505$5,460$5,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$70$495$4,045$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-65-461-3,7650-163

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

Model Year20152012
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5Forester
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 / RS5 A5 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested122574%
Total Not Requested44026%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested122574%
Total Not Requested44026%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested97569%
Total Not Requested44031%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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