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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: $30,311

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $16,189

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,210

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $15,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201020102010
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $36,000 $44,000 $52,400
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $33,480 $40,920 $48,732
Navigation system 1,000 1,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185      
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363      
Universal garage door opener 93 93      
Driver Assist Package     900 900 900
Prestige Package     8,300 4,800 5,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475 475
Navigation system 888 888      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120      
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272      
Universal garage door opener 61 61      
Driver Assist Package     837 837 837
Prestige Package     7,719 4,464 5,302
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443 443
Options (change) 1,641 1,641 9,675 6,175 7,075
Options (change) 1,341 1,341 8,999 5,744 6,582
Destination 775 775 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $30,311 $32,311 $46,500 $51,000 $61,600
Total Invoice $28,210 $30,108 $43,304 $47,489 $57,439

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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: $16,194
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,099
Model Year20122012201020102010
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringA5 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)?, 7?, 7505, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$30,311$32,311$46,500$51,000$61,600
Adjustments for Features-5-3800-950-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,306$31,931$46,500$50,050$61,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$3,550$14,500
Total Invoice$28,210$30,108$43,304$47,489$57,439
Adjustments for Features-5-3540-885-559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,205$29,754$43,304$46,604$56,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,549$0$3,300$13,576

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20122012201020102010
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringA5 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$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$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
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   
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
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$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 release, second row seats$50$50   
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$5,310$5,685$5,305$6,255$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$5$380$0$950$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-5-3540-885-559

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20122010
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested200056%
Total Not Requested159044%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 3.2

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87542%
Total Not Requested121558%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87542%
Total Not Requested121558%

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