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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: $36,593

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $13,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120092009
ModelForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimTouringA5S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $34,895 $40,700 $51,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230    
Door sill trim plates 53    
Universal garage door opener 120    
Technology Package   2,200 2,200
Navigation system   2,390 2,390
Premium Package   1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Adaptive cruise control   2,100 2,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149    
Door sill trim plates 34    
Universal garage door opener 78    
Technology Package   2,045 2,045
Navigation system   2,178 2,178
Premium Package   1,768  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Adaptive cruise control   1,953 1,953
Options (change) 648 9,065 7,165
Options (change) 419 8,387 6,619
Destination 1,050 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $36,593 $50,590 $60,690

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,082
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,798
Model Year202120092009
ModelForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimTouringA5S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine182hp H4265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionCVT-7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$36,593$50,590$60,690
Adjustments for Features-5,0850-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,508$50,590$60,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,650

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year202120092009
ModelForesterA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimTouringA5S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
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$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Terrain selector$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$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  
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$300
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$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
Total Value of Features$9,850$4,765$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,085$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-2040-419

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20212009
ModelForesterA5 / S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.1 in108.3 in
Length182.1 in182.1 in
Width71.5 in73.0 in
Height67.5 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft312.0 ft3

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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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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