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

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Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,135

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI   
Difference: $22,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,950

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI   
Difference: $20,971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelImpreza / WRXA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimWRX STIS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,095 $54,400
Base Invoice $34,123 $50,592
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165  
Navigation system 1,000  
Universal garage door opener 85  
Cargo net 40 80
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600
S Sport Package   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107  
Navigation system 888  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Cargo net 26 74
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418
S Sport Package   2,326
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 1,290 5,755
Options (change) 1,077 5,354
Destination 750 975
Total Price $38,135 $61,130
Total Invoice $35,950 $56,921

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,487
Model Year20122018
ModelImpreza / WRXA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimWRX STIS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine305hp H4354hp V6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$38,135$61,130
Adjustments for Features0-10,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,135$50,945
Total Invoice$35,950$56,921
Adjustments for Features0-9,484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,950$47,437

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20122018
ModelImpreza / WRXA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimWRX STIS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle exit assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Adjustable center differential$275 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Hood scoop$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,120$14,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,484

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20122018
ModelImpreza / WRXA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.1 in111.2 in
Length173.8 in186.3 in
Width68.5 in72.6 in
Height57.6 in54.6 in
Curb Weight3,384 lb.4,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.4 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.7 ft335.0 ft3

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

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested67549%
Total Not Requested71551%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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