| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $33,728 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $12,947 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,292 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $12,182 | |||||
|
|
|||||
Calculate Payments |
|||||
|
|
|||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A5 / S5 / RS5 | A5 / S5 / RS5 | A5 / S5 / RS5 |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | A5 2.0T | S5 3.0T | RS 5 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $29,995 | $32,995 | $40,000 | $52,500 | $70,900 |
| Base Invoice | $28,051 | $30,836 | $37,200 | $48,827 | $65,938 |
| 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 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,900 | 2,900 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,300 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Driver Assist Package | 2,750 | 2,750 | |||
| Prestige Package | 6,250 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Technology Package | 2,698 | 2,698 | |||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,140 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 511 | 511 | 511 | ||
| Driver Assist Package | 2,557 | 2,557 | |||
| Prestige Package | 5,813 | ||||
| Options (change) | 2,908 | 2,908 | 5,750 | 9,550 | 6,200 |
| Options (change) | 2,416 | 2,416 | 5,349 | 8,881 | 5,766 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $33,728 | $36,728 | $46,675 | $62,975 | $78,025 |
| Total Invoice | $31,292 | $34,077 | $43,474 | $58,633 | $72,629 |
|
|
|||||
While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.
Dealer Price Quotes
|
Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars? Request free, no-obligation Subaru Forester dealer quotes or Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form. The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours. |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,702 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,738 | |||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A5 / S5 / RS5 | A5 / S5 / RS5 | A5 / S5 / RS5 |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | A5 2.0T | S5 3.0T | RS 5 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 220hp I4 | 333hp V6 | 450hp V8 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | M6 | M6 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 180, 10 | 505, 14 | 505, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 265/35-19 |
| Total Price | $33,728 | $36,728 | $46,675 | $62,975 | $78,025 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,755 | -2,955 | 0 | -2,725 | -5,825 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,973 | $33,773 | $46,675 | $60,250 | $72,200 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,800 | $0 | $13,575 | $25,525 |
| Total Invoice | $31,292 | $34,077 | $43,474 | $58,633 | $72,629 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,556 | -2,742 | 0 | -2,537 | -5,422 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,736 | $31,335 | $43,474 | $56,096 | $67,207 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,599 | $0 | $12,622 | $23,733 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A5 / S5 / RS5 | A5 / S5 / RS5 | A5 / S5 / RS5 |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | A5 2.0T | S5 3.0T | RS 5 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| CVT | $1000 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | ||||
| 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 | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| 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 | |||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Power-venting glass roof panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | ||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||
| 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 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $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 | $150 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | ||||
| 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 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $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 | |||||
| Active steering | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,960 | $8,160 | $5,205 | $7,930 | $11,030 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,755 | $2,955 | $0 | $2,725 | $5,825 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,556 | -2,742 | 0 | -2,537 | -5,422 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5
| Model Year | 2014 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | A5 / S5 / RS5 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 108.3 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 182.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 73.0 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 54.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 3,683 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 36.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 31.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Driver Assist Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 24% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Driver Assist Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1600 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 24% |
Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 665 | 40% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T
| Driver Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Active steering | 1000 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 54% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1465 | 59% |
Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 415 | 29% |
| Driver Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Active steering | 1000 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 54% |
Was this information useful?
We're glad we could help! Share this page: |
|
|
We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it. |
|
|
|
|
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.
