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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: $28,281

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $30,439

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,230

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $28,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $54,400
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $50,592
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 190
Cargo net 46 46 80
Satellite radio 445 445  
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Universal garage door opener   87  
Boost gauge   311  
S Sport Package     2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
All-weather floor mats 33 33 177
Cargo net 30 30 74
Satellite radio 334 334  
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Universal garage door opener   56  
Boost gauge   203  
S Sport Package     2,326
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Options (change) 941 1,480 3,345
Options (change) 655 1,005 3,113
Destination 645 645 975
Total Price $28,281 $30,020 $58,720
Total Invoice $26,230 $27,766 $54,680

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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: $21,109
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,760
Model Year200820082018
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4354hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17245/40-18
Total Price$28,281$30,020$58,720
Adjustments for Features-5650-9,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,716$30,020$48,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,304$0
Total Invoice$26,230$27,766$54,680
Adjustments for Features-5240-9,214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,706$27,766$45,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,060$0

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

Model Year200820082018
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Traction control  $100
Vehicle exit assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Hood scoop $100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
HD radio  $50
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Boost gauge $75$75
Fog light, rear  $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,835$5,270$15,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$565$0$9,895
Value of Feature Adjustments-5240-9,214

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

Model Year20082018
ModelForesterA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in111.2 in
Length176.6 in186.3 in
Width68.3 in72.6 in
Height65.0 in54.6 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft335.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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