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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: $16,889

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,210

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $15,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $40,500 $53,100
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $37,667 $49,384
Navigation system 1,000 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185    
Universal garage door opener 93 93    
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363    
Technology Package     2,900 2,900
Premium Plus Package     2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575
Navigation system 888 888    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120    
Universal garage door opener 61 61    
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272    
Technology Package     2,696 2,696
Premium Plus Package     2,140  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536
Options (change) 1,641 1,641 5,775 3,475
Options (change) 1,341 1,341 5,372 3,232
Destination 775 775 925 925
Total Price $30,311 $32,311 $47,200 $57,500
Total Invoice $28,210 $30,108 $43,964 $53,541

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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: $16,469
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,363
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT4T4M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7505, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$30,311$32,311$47,200$57,500
Adjustments for Features0-375-420-945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,311$31,936$46,780$56,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$9,775
Total Invoice$28,210$30,108$43,964$53,541
Adjustments for Features0-349-391-880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,210$29,759$43,573$52,661
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,549$0$9,088

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
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  
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
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$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 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
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
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  
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
Metal pedals $75 $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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,260$5,635$5,680$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$420$945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-349-391-880

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20122016
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
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested122574%
Total Not Requested44026%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35023%
Total Not Requested120077%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested122574%
Total Not Requested44026%

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