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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: $30,428

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $14,962

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,351

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $13,863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA5S5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $39,900 $50,500
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $37,108 $46,966
Navigation system 1,100     2,390 2,390
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 198    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200 200 200    
Door sill trim plates 36 36 36    
Universal garage door opener 74 74 74    
Premium Package       1,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
Navigation system 975     2,178 2,178
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128 128    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130 130 130    
Door sill trim plates 23 23 23    
Universal garage door opener 48 48 48    
Premium Package       1,721  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       432 432
Options (change) 1,608 508 508 4,715 2,865
Options (change) 1,304 329 329 4,331 2,610
Destination 825 825 825 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $30,428 $31,328 $34,328 $45,390 $55,440
Total Invoice $28,351 $29,205 $31,990 $42,214 $51,651

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,882
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,652
Model Year20142014201420082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA5S5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$30,428$31,328$34,328$45,390$55,440
Adjustments for Features-1,920-2,120-2,3200-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,508$29,208$32,008$45,390$54,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0$9,600
Total Invoice$28,351$29,205$31,990$42,214$51,651
Adjustments for Features-1,789-1,976-2,1620-419
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,562$27,229$29,828$42,214$51,232
Cost Above Minimum$0$667$3,266$0$9,018

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20142014201420082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA5S5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Power-venting glass roof panel   $300$300
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Headlight washers    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Leather door panel trim    $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
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$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Wood trim   $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$7,135$7,335$7,535$5,215$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,920$2,120$2,320$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,789-1,976-2,1620-419

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20142008
ModelForesterA5 / S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in108.3 in
Length180.9 in182.1 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height66.4 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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