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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: $31,482

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $13,438

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,176

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $12,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5ForesterForester
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,600 $54,400 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $39,618 $50,592 $26,586 $28,084
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
Cargo net 80 80 48 48
All-weather floor mats 190 190 69 69
Heated front seats 500      
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185
Navigation system     1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener     93 93
Cargo cover     166 166
Obstacle detection, rear     363 363
Rear spoiler     368  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
Cargo net 74 74 31 31
All-weather floor mats 177 177 39 39
Heated front seats 466      
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120
Navigation system     888 888
Universal garage door opener     61 61
Cargo cover     108 108
Obstacle detection, rear     272 272
Rear spoiler     276  
Options (change) 1,345 3,445 2,292 1,924
Options (change) 1,253 3,205 1,795 1,519
Destination 975 975 795 795
Total Price $44,920 $58,820 $31,482 $32,714
Total Invoice $41,846 $54,772 $29,176 $30,398

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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: $12,208
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,524
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5ForesterForester
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp I4354hp V6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionS7T8T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$44,920$58,820$31,482$32,714
Adjustments for Features-1,230-6,5450-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,690$52,275$31,482$32,539
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,585$0$1,057
Total Invoice$41,846$54,772$29,176$30,398
Adjustments for Features-1,146-6,0950-163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,700$48,677$29,176$30,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,977$0$1,059

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

Model Year2018201820132013
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5ForesterForester
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key $250  
Remote app $25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Collision preparation system, rear $100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle exit assist $25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100  
DVD-compatible player $0  
Handwriting recognition $200  
In-vehicle Internet $150  
Media drive $15  
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Traffic + travel information $25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Boost gauge $75  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250  
LED headlights $1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100   
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Metal pedals $75 $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,190$13,505$6,960$7,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,230$6,545$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,146-6,0950-163

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

Model Year20182013
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.2 in103.0 in
Length186.3 in169.5 in
Width72.6 in70.1 in
Height54.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.0 ft368.3 ft3

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

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested67549%
Total Not Requested71551%

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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