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

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Subaru WRX vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,665

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $12,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,444

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $11,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelWRXA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimLimitedA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,995 $37,100 $53,900
Base Invoice $29,154 $34,504 $50,128
Navigation Package 2,600    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165    
Universal garage door opener 85    
Prestige Package   9,200 6,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Navigation Package 2,307    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107    
Universal garage door opener 56    
Prestige Package   8,556 5,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 2,850 9,675 6,775
Options (change) 2,470 8,999 6,303
Destination 820 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $34,665 $47,650 $62,850
Total Invoice $32,444 $44,378 $58,606

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,937
Model Year201720122012
ModelWRXA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimLimitedA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine268hp H4211hp I4354hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$34,665$47,650$62,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,070-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,665$46,580$61,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,600
Total Invoice$32,444$44,378$58,606
Adjustments for Features0-997-1,557
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,444$43,381$57,049
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,668

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201720122012
ModelWRXA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimLimitedA5 2.0TS5 4.2
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10  
Power rear side windows$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Hood scoop$100  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge$75  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
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 recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,010$6,080$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,070$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-997-1,557

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20172012
ModelWRXA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in108.3 in
Length180.9 in182.1 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height58.1 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,267 lb.3,882 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested46029%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested252560%
Total Not Requested169040%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested137556%
Total Not Requested106544%

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