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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,180

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $13,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,167

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $12,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $40,000 $52,500 $70,900
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $37,200 $48,827 $65,938
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Satellite radio 445 445      
Rear spoiler 353 353      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Universal garage door opener   87      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Heated front seats     500    
Active rear differential       1,100  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Satellite radio 334 334      
Rear spoiler 230 230      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Universal garage door opener   56      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     511 511 511
Heated front seats     467    
Active rear differential       1,024  
Options (change) 840 1,068 1,050 1,650 550
Options (change) 592 739 978 1,535 511
Destination 645 645 925 925 925
Total Price $28,180 $29,608 $41,975 $55,075 $72,375
Total Invoice $26,167 $27,500 $39,103 $51,287 $67,374

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,324
Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp H4224hp H4220hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionA4M5M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7180, 10180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$28,180$29,608$41,975$55,075$72,375
Adjustments for Features-6400-1,295-3,070-6,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,540$29,608$40,680$52,005$66,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$11,325$25,325
Total Invoice$26,167$27,500$39,103$51,287$67,374
Adjustments for Features-5940-1,206-2,859-5,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,573$27,500$37,897$48,428$61,444
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,927$0$10,531$23,547

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

Model Year20082008201520152015
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
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
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
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$125
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$500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Hood scoop $100   
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300$300
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
iPod integration  $100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0 $0$0
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals   $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 recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
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
Total Value of Features$6,460$5,820$7,115$8,890$12,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$1,295$3,070$6,370
Value of Feature Adjustments-5940-1,206-2,859-5,930

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

Model Year20082015
ModelForesterA5 / S5 / RS5
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 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft312.2 ft3

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