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

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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,590

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $27,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,533

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $25,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelForesterA5 / S5
Trim2.5 XT LimitedS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,895 $53,100
Base Invoice $26,005 $49,384
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Universal garage door opener 87  
4-speed automatic 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
7-speed automated manual   1,000
Active rear differential   1,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Universal garage door opener 56  
4-speed automatic 728  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
7-speed automated manual   930
Active rear differential   1,024
Options (change) 1,070 2,675
Options (change) 903 2,490
Destination 625 925
Total Price $29,590 $56,700
Total Invoice $27,533 $52,799

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,569
Model Year20062016
ModelForesterA5 / S5
Trim2.5 XT LimitedS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine230hp H4333hp V6
TransmissionA4S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/40-18
Total Price$29,590$56,700
Adjustments for Features0-3,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,590$52,730
Total Invoice$27,533$52,799
Adjustments for Features0-3,697
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,533$49,102

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20062016
ModelForesterA5 / S5
Trim2.5 XT LimitedS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Hood scoop$100 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,795$9,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,697

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20062016
ModelForesterA5 / S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.4 in108.3 in
Length176.6 in182.1 in
Width68.3 in73.0 in
Height65.0 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,925 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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