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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,679

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $15,866

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,486

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $14,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $39,000 $52,000 $69,600
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $36,270 $48,360 $64,728
Navigation system 1,000 1,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185      
Universal garage door opener 93 93      
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363      
Rear spoiler 368        
Navigation Plus Package     3,050 3,050 4,000
Premium Plus Package     3,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Navigation system 888 888      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120      
Universal garage door opener 61 61      
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272      
Rear spoiler 276        
Navigation Plus Package     2,837 2,837 3,720
Premium Plus Package     2,884    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     467 467 467
Options (change) 2,009 1,641 6,650 3,550 4,500
Options (change) 1,617 1,341 6,188 3,304 4,187
Destination 775 775 895 895 895
Total Price $30,679 $32,311 $46,545 $56,445 $74,995
Total Invoice $28,486 $30,108 $43,353 $52,559 $69,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,096
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,081
Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4220hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT4T4M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7180, 10180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$30,679$32,311$46,545$56,445$74,995
Adjustments for Features-230-4050-525-4,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,449$31,906$46,545$55,920$70,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0$9,375$24,175
Total Invoice$28,486$30,108$43,353$52,559$69,810
Adjustments for Features-214-3770-489-3,979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,272$29,731$43,353$52,070$65,831
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,459$0$8,717$22,478

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
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
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
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   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop $100   
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300$300
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
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   
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,460$5,635$5,230$5,755$9,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$230$405$0$525$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-214-3770-489-3,979

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20122014
ModelForesterA5 / S5 / RS5
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
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 / RS5 A5 2.0T

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested122584%
Total Not Requested24016%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested122584%
Total Not Requested24016%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested97548%
Total Not Requested104052%

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