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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,182

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $11,888

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,982

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $11,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201320132013
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $37,850 $50,900 $68,900
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $35,201 $47,338 $64,078
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 Plus Package     3,550    
Sport Package     750    
Proximity key     550 550  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475 475
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 Plus Package     3,301    
Sport Package     697    
Proximity key     511 511  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443 443
Options (change) 537 537 5,325 1,025 475
Options (change) 347 347 4,952 954 443
Destination 850 850 895 895 895
Total Price $32,182 $35,182 $44,070 $52,820 $70,270
Total Invoice $29,982 $32,766 $41,048 $49,187 $65,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,193
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,214
Model Year20162016201320132013
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4250hp H4211hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$32,182$35,182$44,070$52,820$70,270
Adjustments for Features-2,330-2,530-250-3,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,852$32,652$44,045$52,820$66,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$8,775$22,475
Total Invoice$29,982$32,766$41,048$49,187$65,416
Adjustments for Features-2,171-2,356-230-3,491
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,811$30,410$41,025$49,187$61,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0$8,162$20,900

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20162016201320132013
ModelForesterForesterA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr 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 
PIN Code Access$10$10   
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
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Terrain selector$200$200   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
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   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights    $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
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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,945$7,145$4,640$4,615$8,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,330$2,530$25$0$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,171-2,356-230-3,491

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20162013
ModelForesterA5 / S5 / RS5
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
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
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%

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