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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: $27,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212016
ModelForesterA5 / S5
TrimTouringS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $34,895 $53,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230  
Door sill trim plates 53  
Universal garage door opener 120  
Prestige Package   6,250
Driver Assist Package   2,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149  
Door sill trim plates 34  
Universal garage door opener 78  
Prestige Package   5,813
Driver Assist Package   2,557
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 648 9,575
Options (change) 419 8,906
Destination 1,050 925
Total Price $36,593 $63,600

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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: $29,552
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,848
Model Year20212016
ModelForesterA5 / S5
TrimTouringS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine182hp H4333hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/40-18
Total Price$36,593$63,600
Adjustments for Features-2,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,048$63,600

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20212016
ModelForesterA5 / S5
TrimTouringS5 3.0T
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
LED headlights$1000 
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 
Active steering $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,075$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1020

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20212016
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.3,683 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 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested160086%
Total Not Requested26514%
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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