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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: $30,961

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $13,539

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,699

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $12,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $36,900 $53,650
Base Invoice $26,186 $28,084 $34,318 $49,895
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185    
Navigation system 1,600 1,600    
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363    
Universal garage door opener 93 93    
Premium Plus Package     3,700  
Navigation Package     2,550 2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120    
Navigation system 1,335 1,335    
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272    
Universal garage door opener 61 61    
Premium Plus Package     3,442  
Navigation Package     2,371 2,371
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Options (change) 2,241 2,241 6,725 3,025
Options (change) 1,788 1,788 6,256 2,814
Destination 725 725 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $30,961 $32,961 $44,500 $58,850
Total Invoice $28,699 $30,597 $41,449 $54,884

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,369
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,519
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringA5 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$30,961$32,961$44,500$58,850
Adjustments for Features-830-1,2050-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,131$31,756$44,500$58,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$13,750
Total Invoice$28,699$30,597$41,449$54,884
Adjustments for Features-769-1,1190-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,930$29,478$41,449$54,324
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,548$0$12,875

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringA5 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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$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
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
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
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 release, second row seats$50$50  
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$5,210$5,585$4,380$4,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$830$1,205$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-769-1,1190-560

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20112011
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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested127577%
Total Not Requested37523%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested110089%
Total Not Requested14011%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested110089%
Total Not Requested14011%

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