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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: $14,919

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,209

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $14,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $34,504 $50,128
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
iPod integration 223 223    
Navigation Package     2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package     3,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Navigation system 1,501 1,501    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
iPod integration 145 145    
Navigation Package     1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package     3,628  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Options (change) 2,741 2,741 6,375 2,475
Options (change) 2,159 2,159 5,931 2,303
Destination 695 695 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $29,431 $31,931 $44,350 $58,550
Total Invoice $27,209 $29,561 $41,310 $54,606

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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: $14,849
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,036
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionT4T4M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$29,431$31,931$44,350$58,550
Adjustments for Features0-435-70-670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,431$31,496$44,280$57,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,065$0$13,600
Total Invoice$27,209$29,561$41,310$54,606
Adjustments for Features0-403-65-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,209$29,158$41,245$53,981
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,949$0$12,736

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2010201020122012
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
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  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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
Door sill trim plates  $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$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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,510$5,945$5,580$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$435$70$670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-403-65-625

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20102012
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 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested65037%
Total Not Requested112563%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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