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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,827 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||
| Difference: $10,873 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,937 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||
| Difference: $10,118 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A5 / S5 | A5 / S5 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | A5 2.0T | S5 4.2 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $26,695 | $27,895 | $36,900 | $53,650 |
| Base Invoice | $24,930 | $26,116 | $34,318 | $49,895 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | |||
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | ||
| Heated front seats | 450 | |||
| Active rear differential | 1,100 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | |||
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | 443 | ||
| Heated front seats | 419 | |||
| Active rear differential | 1,024 | |||
| Options (change) | 487 | 715 | 925 | 1,575 |
| Options (change) | 362 | 509 | 862 | 1,467 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $27,827 | $29,255 | $38,700 | $57,400 |
| Total Invoice | $25,937 | $27,270 | $36,055 | $53,537 |
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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: $11,468 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,673 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A5 / S5 | A5 / S5 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | A5 2.0T | S5 4.2 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 211hp I4 | 354hp V8 |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 7 | 155, 7 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 245/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $27,827 | $29,255 | $38,700 | $57,400 |
| Adjustments for Features | -640 | 0 | -45 | -2,795 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,187 | $29,255 | $38,655 | $54,605 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,068 | $0 | $15,950 |
| Total Invoice | $25,937 | $27,270 | $36,055 | $53,537 |
| Adjustments for Features | -597 | 0 | -42 | -2,607 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,340 | $27,270 | $36,013 | $50,930 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,930 | $0 | $14,917 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A5 / S5 | A5 / S5 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | A5 2.0T | S5 4.2 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $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 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | |||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $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 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | $5,720 | $5,765 | $8,515 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $640 | $0 | $45 | $2,795 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -597 | 0 | -42 | -2,607 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | A5 / S5 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 108.3 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 182.1 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 54.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 3,683 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 36.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 31.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2
| Active rear differential | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Active rear differential | 500 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 100% |
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