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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: $29,431

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $9,319

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,209

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $8,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $36,000 $44,000 $52,400
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $33,480 $40,920 $48,732
Navigation system 1,800 1,800      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Satellite radio 453 453      
iPod integration 223 223 300    
Universal garage door opener 82 82      
Bluetooth cell phone link     700    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475 475
Heated front seats     450    
Prestige Package       4,800  
Navigation system 1,501 1,501      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Satellite radio 340 340      
iPod integration 145 145 279    
Universal garage door opener 54 54      
Bluetooth cell phone link     652    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443 443
Heated front seats     419    
Prestige Package       4,464  
Options (change) 2,741 2,741 1,925 5,275 475
Options (change) 2,159 2,159 1,793 4,907 443
Destination 695 695 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $29,431 $31,931 $38,750 $50,100 $55,000
Total Invoice $27,209 $29,561 $36,098 $46,652 $51,300

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,539
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,941
Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4211hp I4265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT4T4M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6180, 10505, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$29,431$31,931$38,750$50,100$55,000
Adjustments for Features-2,220-2,6550-3,690-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,211$29,276$38,750$46,410$53,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,065$0$7,660$14,650
Total Invoice$27,209$29,561$36,098$46,652$51,300
Adjustments for Features-2,052-2,4580-3,436-1,492
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,157$27,103$36,098$43,216$49,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,946$0$7,118$13,710

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20102010201020102010
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900   
6-speed manual  $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key   $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
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents  $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop $100   
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300$300
Rear spoiler $200   
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0 
Media drive   $15 
Navigation system$600$600 $600 
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250 
Traffic information   $25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0 $0 
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
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$100
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
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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$6,260$6,695$4,040$7,730$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,220$2,655$0$3,690$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,052-2,4580-3,436-1,492

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20102010
ModelForesterA5 / S5
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 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100048%
Total Not Requested109052%

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