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

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

Lowest Total Price: $42,261

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $19,059

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,774

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $17,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelWRXA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSTI LimitedS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,895 $54,400
Base Invoice $38,587 $50,592
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233  
Universal garage door opener 111  
All-weather floor mats 81 190
Cargo net 81 80
S Sport Package   2,500
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151  
Universal garage door opener 72  
All-weather floor mats 52 177
Cargo net 52 74
S Sport Package   2,326
Navigation and Telematics Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 506 5,945
Options (change) 327 5,531
Destination 860 975
Total Price $42,261 $61,320
Total Invoice $39,774 $57,098

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX STI Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,739
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,508
Model Year20182018
ModelWRXA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSTI LimitedS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine305hp H4354hp V6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$42,261$61,320
Adjustments for Features0-7,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,261$54,000
Total Invoice$39,774$57,098
Adjustments for Features0-6,816
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,774$50,282

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

Model Year20182018
ModelWRXA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimSTI LimitedS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle exit assist $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
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
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 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, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger 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
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,360$11,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,816

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

Model Year20182018
ModelWRXA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in111.2 in
Length180.9 in186.3 in
Width70.7 in72.6 in
Height58.1 in54.6 in
Curb Weight3,386 lb.4,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.035.0 ft3

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

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested69050%

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