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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: $27,998

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $12,847

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,958

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $12,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201420142014
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $39,000 $52,000 $69,600
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $36,270 $48,360 $64,728
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Satellite radio 453 453      
Universal garage door opener 82 82      
iPod integration 223 223      
Rear spoiler 367        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Heated front seats     450    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Satellite radio 340 340      
Universal garage door opener 54 54      
iPod integration 145 145      
Rear spoiler 275        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     467 467 467
Heated front seats     419    
Options (change) 1,308 941 950 500 500
Options (change) 933 658 886 467 467
Destination 695 695 895 895 895
Total Price $27,998 $29,831 $40,845 $53,395 $70,995
Total Invoice $25,958 $27,762 $38,051 $49,722 $66,090

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,117
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,270
Model Year20092009201420142014
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4220hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT4T4M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$27,998$29,831$40,845$53,395$70,995
Adjustments for Features-1,270-1,5050-1,775-5,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,728$28,326$40,845$51,620$65,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$10,775$24,825
Total Invoice$25,958$27,762$38,051$49,722$66,090
Adjustments for Features-1,177-1,4010-1,653-4,957
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,781$26,361$38,051$48,069$61,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,580$0$10,018$23,082

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

Model Year20092009201420142014
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900   
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    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo tray$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
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
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop $100   
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300$300
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$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
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75   
Leather door panel trim    $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
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$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 
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$6,185$6,420$4,915$6,690$10,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,270$1,505$0$1,775$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,177-1,4010-1,653-4,957

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

Model Year20092014
ModelForesterA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.0 in108.3 in
Length179.5 in182.1 in
Width70.1 in73.0 in
Height65.9 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft312.2 ft3

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