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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,763

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $8,472

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,333

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $7,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620112011
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,340 $36,390 $47,400 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $29,053 $33,649 $43,668 $26,186 $28,084
Sunroof 1,400 1,000      
Technology Package 1,275 1,275      
Premium Package 1,850 1,050 2,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 450    
Tire-pressure monitor 250 250 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 350 363 363
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) 150 150 150 300  
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500 500    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,600 1,600
Bose 215W 10 speakers     1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       185 185
Cargo area partition net       48 48
Cargo net       48 48
Universal garage door opener       93 93
Cargo cover       166 166
Bodyside moldings       240 240
Sunroof 1,274 910      
Technology Package 1,160 1,160      
Premium Package 1,684 956 2,639    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 410    
Tire-pressure monitor 228 228 228    
Obstacle detection, rear 319 319 319 272 272
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) 150 150 150 308  
Bluetooth cell phone link 455 455 455    
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,335 1,335
Bose 215W 10 speakers     910    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       120 120
Cargo area partition net       31 31
Cargo net       31 31
Universal garage door opener       61 61
Cargo cover       108 108
Bodyside moldings       156 156
Options (change) 8,175 6,975 7,550 3,043 2,743
Options (change) 7,455 6,363 6,886 2,422 2,114
Destination 720 720 720 725 725
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $40,235 $44,085 $57,370 $31,763 $33,463
Total Invoice $37,228 $40,732 $52,974 $29,333 $30,923

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,842
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,237
Model Year20062006200620112011
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10215, 10140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$40,235$44,085$57,370$31,763$33,463
Adjustments for Features0-200-450-370-670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,235$43,885$56,920$31,393$32,793
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,650$16,685$0$1,400
Total Invoice$37,228$40,732$52,974$29,333$30,923
Adjustments for Features0-185-416-342-619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,228$40,547$52,558$28,991$30,304
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,319$15,330$0$1,313

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006200620112011
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 $0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo tray   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rails   $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Engine / Motor 
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost)$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers  $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$5,115$5,315$5,565$5,485$5,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$450$370$670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-416-342-619

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062011
ModelA4 / S4Forester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.0 in
Length180.6 in179.5 in
Width69.8 in70.1 in
Height56.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,672 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.0 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50051%
Total Not Requested47549%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
235/45HR17 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested45029%
Total Not Requested112571%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Avant

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
235/45HR17 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested45035%
Total Not Requested82565%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested50051%
Total Not Requested47549%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Avant

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested135064%
Total Not Requested77536%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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