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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: $34,786

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $5,389

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,307

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $5,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,025 $49,610 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $30,713 $46,137 $30,887 $33,675
Convenience Package 2,100 2,125    
S Line Package 1,200      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
iPod integration 0 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500    
Navigation system 2,100 1,950    
Obstacle detection, rear   350    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230 230
Door sill trim plates     53 53
Cargo area partition net     65 65
Cargo net     68 68
Universal garage door opener     120 120
Convenience Package 1,953 1,977    
S Line Package 1,115      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
iPod integration 0 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 466 466    
Navigation system 1,953 1,813    
Obstacle detection, rear   325    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149 149
Door sill trim plates     34 34
Cargo area partition net     42 42
Cargo net     44 44
Universal garage door opener     78 78
Options (change) 6,375 5,400 781 781
Options (change) 5,930 5,024 505 505
Destination 775 775 915 915
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $40,175 $57,485 $34,786 $37,786
Total Invoice $37,418 $53,636 $32,307 $35,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,099
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,414
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4340hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10215, 10440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$40,175$57,485$34,786$37,786
Adjustments for Features0-400-5,710-6,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,175$57,085$29,076$31,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,910$0$2,700
Total Invoice$37,418$53,636$32,307$35,095
Adjustments for Features0-373-5,303-5,582
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,418$53,263$27,004$29,513
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,845$0$2,509

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

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
CVT  $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers $50  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Leather door panel trim $250  
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  
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  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$6,115$6,515$11,825$12,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$5,710$6,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-373-5,303-5,582

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

Model Year20082018
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4Forester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.9 in
Length180.6 in180.9 in
Width69.8 in70.7 in
Height56.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,672 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.0 ft374.7 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 headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested132575%
Total Not Requested45025%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
235/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4 Avant

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested87564%
Total Not Requested50036%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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