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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: $33,377

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $15,013

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,979

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $14,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520092009
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA5S5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $40,700 $51,400
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $37,851 $47,802
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895 1,895    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224    
Door sill trim plates 38 38    
Universal garage door opener 76 76    
Premium Package     1,900  
Navigation system     2,390 2,390
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Adaptive cruise control     2,100 2,100
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638 1,638    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145    
Door sill trim plates 24 24    
Universal garage door opener 49 49    
Premium Package     1,768  
Navigation system     2,178 2,178
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Adaptive cruise control     1,953 1,953
Options (change) 2,432 2,432 6,865 4,965
Options (change) 1,985 1,985 6,342 4,574
Destination 850 850 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $33,377 $36,377 $48,390 $58,490
Total Invoice $30,979 $33,762 $45,018 $54,501

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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: $18,633
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,399
Model Year2015201520092009
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA5S5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4250hp H4265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$33,377$36,377$48,390$58,490
Adjustments for Features-3,620-3,8200-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,757$32,557$48,390$58,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$9,650
Total Invoice$30,979$33,762$45,018$54,501
Adjustments for Features-3,360-3,5450-419
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,619$30,217$45,018$54,082
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,598$0$9,064

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2015201520092009
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA5S5
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  
Proximity key$250$250  
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  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $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  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
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  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Leather door panel trim   $250
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
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$8,185$8,385$4,565$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,620$3,820$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,360-3,5450-419

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20152009
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 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 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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