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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: $35,869

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $20,091

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,354

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $18,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelForesterA5 / S5
Trim2.0XT TouringS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $34,295 $53,100
Base Invoice $32,028 $49,384
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Universal garage door opener 76  
All-weather floor mats 72 180
Cargo net 90 155
7-speed automated manual   1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Universal garage door opener 49  
All-weather floor mats 46 168
Cargo net 58 145
7-speed automated manual   930
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 699 1,910
Options (change) 451 1,779
Destination 875 950
Total Price $35,869 $55,960
Total Invoice $33,354 $52,113

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,501
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,000
Model Year20172017
ModelForesterA5 / S5
Trim2.0XT TouringS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine250hp H4333hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/40-18
Total Price$35,869$55,960
Adjustments for Features-2,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,459$55,960
Total Invoice$33,354$52,113
Adjustments for Features-2,2410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,113$52,113

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20172017
ModelForesterA5 / S5
Trim2.0XT TouringS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$8,775$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2410

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20172017
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 Weight3,624 lb.3,925 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 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 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 S5 3.0T

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

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