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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: $27,827

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $9,923

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,937

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $9,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201020102010
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $36,000 $44,000 $52,400
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $33,480 $40,920 $48,732
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Satellite radio 445 445      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475 475
Heated front seats     450    
Active rear differential         1,100
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Satellite radio 334 334      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443 443
Heated front seats     419    
Active rear differential         1,024
Options (change) 487 445 925 475 1,575
Options (change) 362 334 862 443 1,467
Destination 645 645 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $27,827 $28,985 $37,750 $45,300 $56,100
Total Invoice $25,937 $27,095 $35,167 $42,188 $52,324

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,518
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,785
Model Year20082008201020102010
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp H4224hp H4211hp I4265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionA4M5M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$27,827$28,985$37,750$45,300$56,100
Adjustments for Features-8900-295-2,545-2,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,937$28,985$37,455$42,755$53,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$0$5,300$15,750
Total Invoice$25,937$27,095$35,167$42,188$52,324
Adjustments for Features-8300-275-2,370-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,107$27,095$34,892$39,818$49,624
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,988$0$4,926$14,732

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082008201020102010
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manual  $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40    
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 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents  $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Hood scoop $100   
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300$300
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
iPod integration   $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
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    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$6,360$5,470$5,765$8,015$8,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$890$0$295$2,545$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments-8300-275-2,370-2,700

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5 features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082010
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 Weight3,166 lb.3,683 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 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft312.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Active rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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