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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: $28,281

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $14,779

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,230

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $13,885

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $41,200 $53,100
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $38,316 $49,384
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Satellite radio 445 445    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 180 180
Cargo net 46 46 155 155
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575
Active rear differential       1,100
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Satellite radio 334 334    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
All-weather floor mats 33 33 168 168
Cargo net 30 30 145 145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536
Active rear differential       1,024
Options (change) 941 1,169 910 2,010
Options (change) 655 802 849 1,873
Destination 645 645 950 950
Total Price $28,281 $29,709 $43,060 $56,060
Total Invoice $26,230 $27,563 $40,115 $52,207

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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: $13,524
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,714
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp H4224hp H4220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionA4M5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$28,281$29,709$43,060$56,060
Adjustments for Features-6400-1,895-3,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,641$29,709$41,165$52,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$11,625
Total Invoice$26,230$27,563$40,115$52,207
Adjustments for Features-5940-1,765-3,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,636$27,563$38,350$49,162
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,927$0$10,812

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr 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  
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
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
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
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$125
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  
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
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
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  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
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$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
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
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals   $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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
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  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,510$5,870$7,765$9,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$1,895$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments-5940-1,765-3,045

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082017
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 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft312.2 ft3

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