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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: $30,831

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $16,819

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,722

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $15,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,395 $29,995 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $26,586 $28,084 $34,504 $50,128
Navigation system 1,000 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185    
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363   550
Universal garage door opener 93 93    
Prestige Package     9,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Navigation Package       2,000
Navigation system 888 888    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120    
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272   511
Universal garage door opener 61 61    
Prestige Package     8,556  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Navigation Package       1,860
Options (change) 1,641 1,641 9,675 3,025
Options (change) 1,341 1,341 8,999 2,814
Destination 795 795 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $30,831 $32,431 $47,650 $59,100
Total Invoice $28,722 $30,220 $44,378 $55,117

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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: $16,574
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,428
Model Year2013201320122012
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)?, 7?, 7505, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$30,831$32,431$47,650$59,100
Adjustments for Features-55-430-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,776$32,001$47,350$59,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0$11,750
Total Invoice$28,722$30,220$44,378$55,117
Adjustments for Features-51-401-2790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,671$29,819$44,099$55,117
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,148$0$11,018

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2013201320122012
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  
Proximity key  $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250 
USB port$25$25  
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
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
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 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  
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$5,310$5,685$5,555$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$55$430$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-51-401-2790

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20132012
ModelForesterA5 / S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.0 in108.3 in
Length169.5 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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested250059%
Total Not Requested171541%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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