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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,113

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $9,212

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,844

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $8,724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,025 $49,610 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $30,713 $46,137 $26,094 $27,992
Convenience Package 2,100 2,125    
S Line Package 1,200      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) 150 150 300  
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500    
iPod integration 0 0    
Navigation system 2,100 1,950 1,000 1,000
Obstacle detection, rear   350 363 363
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
Convenience Package 1,953 1,977    
S Line Package 1,115      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) 150 150 308  
Bluetooth cell phone link 466 466    
iPod integration 0 0    
Navigation system 1,953 1,813 888 888
Obstacle detection, rear   325 272 272
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) 6,525 5,550 2,443 2,143
Options (change) 6,080 5,174 1,975 1,667
Destination 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $40,325 $57,635 $31,113 $32,813
Total Invoice $37,568 $53,786 $28,844 $30,434

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,632
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,113
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4340hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10215, 10?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$40,325$57,635$31,113$32,813
Adjustments for Features0-400-420-795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,325$57,235$30,693$32,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,910$0$1,325
Total Invoice$37,568$53,786$28,844$30,434
Adjustments for Features0-373-389-737
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,568$53,413$28,455$29,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,845$0$1,242

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

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250  
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Ski sack $50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost)$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Metal pedals   $75
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$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,015$6,415$6,435$6,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$420$795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-373-389-737

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

Model Year20082012
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Forester
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 / RS4 A4 2.0T Avant Special Edition

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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 Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
235/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4 Avant

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested25018%
Total Not Requested112582%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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