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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: $34,653

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $15,222

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $14,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201520152015
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 $33,090 $36,090 $40,000 $52,500 $70,900
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $37,200 $48,827 $65,938
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230      
Universal garage door opener 120 120      
Door sill trim plates 53 53      
Prestige Package     6,100 6,250  
Premium Plus Package     2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Driver Assist Package       2,750 2,750
Technology Package         2,900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149      
Universal garage door opener 78 78      
Door sill trim plates 34 34      
Prestige Package     5,672 5,813  
Premium Plus Package     2,140    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     511 511 511
Driver Assist Package       2,557 2,557
Technology Package         2,698
Options (change) 648 648 8,950 9,550 6,200
Options (change) 419 419 8,323 8,881 5,766
Destination 915 915 925 925 925
Total Price $34,653 $37,653 $49,875 $62,975 $78,025
Total Invoice $32,221 $35,009 $46,448 $58,633 $72,629

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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: $19,942
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,616
Model Year20182018201520152015
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 H4220hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6M6S7
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)225/55-18225/55-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$34,653$37,653$49,875$62,975$78,025
Adjustments for Features-4,720-5,0200-2,275-5,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,933$32,633$49,875$60,700$72,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$10,825$22,775
Total Invoice$32,221$35,009$46,448$58,633$72,629
Adjustments for Features-4,389-4,6670-2,118-5,003
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,832$30,342$46,448$56,515$67,626
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$0$10,067$21,178

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

Model Year20182018201520152015
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 $600$600
Cruise control  $150  
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25   
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 $200$200
Backup collision intervention$150$150   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning$200$200 $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Lane sway warning$25$25   
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 $0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Terrain selector$200$200   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75   
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
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
USB port$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers    $50
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
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
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$9,975$10,275$5,255$7,530$10,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,720$5,020$0$2,275$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,389-4,6670-2,118-5,003

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

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,323 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 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 / RS5 A5 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested160065%
Total Not Requested86535%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested160065%
Total Not Requested86535%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested120085%
Total Not Requested21515%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

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