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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: $14,323

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,979

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $13,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201020102010
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $36,000 $44,000 $52,400
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $33,480 $40,920 $48,732
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      
Prestige Package     8,300 4,800 5,700
Adaptive cruise control     2,100 2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475 475
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      
Prestige Package     7,719 4,464 5,302
Adaptive cruise control     1,954 1,954 1,954
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443 443
Options (change) 2,432 2,432 10,875 7,375 8,275
Options (change) 1,985 1,985 10,116 6,861 7,699
Destination 850 850 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $33,377 $36,377 $47,700 $52,200 $62,800
Total Invoice $30,979 $33,762 $44,421 $48,606 $58,556

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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: $17,353
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,254
Model Year20152015201020102010
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4250hp H4211hp I4265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8505, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$33,377$36,377$47,700$52,200$62,800
Adjustments for Features-3,030-3,2300-950-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,347$33,147$47,700$51,250$62,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$3,550$14,500
Total Invoice$30,979$33,762$44,421$48,606$58,556
Adjustments for Features-2,812-2,9980-885-559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,167$30,764$44,421$47,721$57,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,597$0$3,300$13,576

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20152015201020102010
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
6-speed manual  $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
AWD$1700$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$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Lane sway warning$25$25   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
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$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   
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   
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50   
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$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$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$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$7,460$7,660$4,430$5,380$5,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,030$3,230$0$950$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,812-2,9980-885-559

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20152010
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 ft312.0 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 system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
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 Requested155067%
Total Not Requested75033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
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 Requested155067%
Total Not Requested75033%

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 alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested252570%
Total Not Requested106530%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 3.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127561%
Total Not Requested81539%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127561%
Total Not Requested81539%

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