| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 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 / RS5 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,279 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | ||||
| Difference: $16,641 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,135 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | ||||
| Difference: $15,711 | ||||
|
|
||||
Calculate Payments |
||||
|
|
||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A5 / S5 / RS5 | A5 / S5 / RS5 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | A5 Sportback 2.0T | S5 Sportback 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $25,995 | $28,195 | $42,600 | $54,400 |
| Base Invoice | $24,330 | $26,409 | $39,618 | $50,592 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | 183 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 82 | 82 | ||
| Cargo cover | 166 | 166 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 69 | 69 | 190 | 190 |
| Cargo net | 46 | 46 | 80 | 80 |
| Satellite radio | 453 | 453 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 367 | |||
| iPod integration | 223 | 223 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | 119 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 54 | 54 | ||
| Cargo cover | 108 | 108 | ||
| All-weather floor mats | 39 | 39 | 177 | 177 |
| Cargo net | 30 | 30 | 74 | 74 |
| Satellite radio | 340 | 340 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 275 | |||
| iPod integration | 145 | 145 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | ||
| Heated front seats | 466 | |||
| Options (change) | 1,589 | 1,222 | 1,345 | 845 |
| Options (change) | 1,110 | 835 | 1,253 | 787 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 975 | 975 |
| Total Price | $28,279 | $30,112 | $44,920 | $56,220 |
| Total Invoice | $26,135 | $27,939 | $41,846 | $52,354 |
|
|
||||
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
Dealer Price Quotes
|
Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars? Request free, no-obligation Subaru Forester dealer quotes or Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form. The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours. |
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: $13,736 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,005 | ||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A5 / S5 / RS5 | A5 / S5 / RS5 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | A5 Sportback 2.0T | S5 Sportback 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 252hp I4 | 354hp V6 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | S7 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 4 | 80, 4 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $28,279 | $30,112 | $44,920 | $56,220 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -235 | -2,905 | -6,830 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $28,279 | $29,877 | $42,015 | $49,390 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,598 | $0 | $7,375 |
| Total Invoice | $26,135 | $27,939 | $41,846 | $52,354 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -218 | -2,706 | -6,360 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $26,135 | $27,721 | $39,140 | $45,994 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,586 | $0 | $6,854 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A5 / S5 / RS5 | A5 / S5 / RS5 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | A5 Sportback 2.0T | S5 Sportback 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | |||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Vehicle exit assist | $25 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit (gray/black) | $0 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player, remote | $100 | $100 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for audio system | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| 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 | $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 height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,085 | $6,320 | $8,990 | $12,915 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $235 | $2,905 | $6,830 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -218 | -2,706 | -6,360 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5
| Model Year | 2009 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | A5 / S5 / RS5 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 111.2 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 186.3 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 72.6 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 54.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 3,705 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 15.3 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 39.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 55.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 37.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 21.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 35.0 ft3 |
Was this information useful?
We're glad we could help! Share this page: |
|
|
We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it. |
|
|
|
|
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.
