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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: $29,943

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $12,707

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,655

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $12,069

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010
ModelA4 / S4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0T Avant2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,850 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $32,410 $24,355 $26,707
Navigation system 2,500 1,800 1,800
Premium Plus Package 4,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) 0 300  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
Cargo net   46 46
Universal garage door opener   82 82
Cargo cover   166 166
iPod integration   223 223
Satellite radio   453 453
Navigation system 2,326 1,501 1,501
Premium Plus Package 3,720    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443    
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) 0 308  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
Cargo net   30 30
Universal garage door opener   54 54
Cargo cover   108 108
iPod integration   145 145
Satellite radio   340 340
Options (change) 6,975 3,253 2,953
Options (change) 6,489 2,605 2,297
Destination 825 695 695
Total Price $42,650 $29,943 $32,143
Total Invoice $39,724 $27,655 $29,699

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,402
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,922
Model Year200920102010
ModelA4 / S4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0T Avant2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine211hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$42,650$29,943$32,143
Adjustments for Features-2,3050-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,345$29,943$31,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,765
Total Invoice$39,724$27,655$29,699
Adjustments for Features-2,1470-402
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,577$27,655$29,297
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,642

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920102010
ModelA4 / S4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0T Avant2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo tray $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost)$0$0 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog light, rear$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Total Value of Features$7,440$5,135$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,305$0$435
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1470-402

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092010
ModelA4 / S4Forester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in103.0 in
Length185.2 in179.5 in
Width71.9 in70.1 in
Height56.5 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,711 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
50.5 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40Yes
245/45HR17 tires400No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested84029%
Total Not Requested205071%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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