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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: $33,728

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $17,022

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,292

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $15,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $28,051 $30,836 $34,504 $50,128
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400 2,400    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200 200    
Door sill trim plates 36 36    
Universal garage door opener 74 74    
Adaptive cruise control     2,100 2,100
Prestige Package     9,200  
Sport Package     1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Navigation Package       2,000
Obstacle detection, rear       550
Proximity key       550
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087 2,087    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130 130    
Door sill trim plates 23 23    
Universal garage door opener 48 48    
Adaptive cruise control     1,954 1,954
Prestige Package     8,556  
Sport Package     930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Navigation Package       1,860
Obstacle detection, rear       511
Proximity key       511
Options (change) 2,908 2,908 12,775 5,675
Options (change) 2,416 2,416 11,883 5,279
Destination 825 825 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $33,728 $36,728 $50,750 $61,750
Total Invoice $31,292 $34,077 $47,262 $57,582

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,802
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,620
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4250hp H4211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8505, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$33,728$36,728$50,750$61,750
Adjustments for Features-2,180-2,380-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,548$34,348$50,350$61,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$11,400
Total Invoice$31,292$34,077$47,262$57,582
Adjustments for Features-2,023-2,208-3730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,269$31,869$46,889$57,582
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0$10,693

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2014201420122012
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200  
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Leather door panel trim   $250
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$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$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,260$7,460$5,480$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,180$2,380$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,023-2,208-3730

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20142012
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.3,683 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 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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 Requested265063%
Total Not Requested156537%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
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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