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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,608

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $6,667

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,684

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $6,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,025 $49,610 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $30,713 $46,137 $25,001 $26,005
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   690    
Wood trim   400    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42  
Cargo net     46 46
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   641    
Wood trim   373    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28  
Cargo net     30 30
Options (change) 475 1,565 88 46
Options (change) 443 1,457 58 30
Destination 775 775 625 625
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $34,275 $53,650 $27,608 $28,566
Total Invoice $31,931 $50,069 $25,684 $26,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,257
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,864
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4340hp V8173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionM6M6A4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$34,275$53,650$27,608$28,566
Adjustments for Features-1,460-2,460-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,815$51,190$26,558$28,566
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,375$0$2,008
Total Invoice$31,931$50,069$25,684$26,660
Adjustments for Features-1,360-2,296-9770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,571$47,773$24,707$26,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,202$0$1,953

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250  
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Roof rack  $300$300
Ski sack $50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Trip computer $150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$6,155$7,155$5,745$4,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,460$2,460$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,360-2,296-9770

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082006
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Forester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in99.4 in
Length180.6 in176.6 in
Width69.8 in68.3 in
Height56.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,672 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.0 ft357.7 ft3

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