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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: $36,797

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $11,803

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,121

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $11,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelA4 / S4Forester
TrimA4 2.0T Avant2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,850 $32,995
Base Invoice $32,410 $30,836
Navigation system 2,500  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100  
Prestige Package 7,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,400
Door sill trim plates   36
Universal garage door opener   74
Cargo net   87
Cargo cover   182
Navigation system 2,326  
Adaptive cruise control 1,953  
Prestige Package 7,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,087
Door sill trim plates   23
Universal garage door opener   48
Cargo net   56
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 12,925 2,977
Options (change) 12,022 2,460
Destination 825 825
Total Price $48,600 $36,797
Total Invoice $45,257 $34,121

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,798
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,131
Model Year20092014
ModelA4 / S4Forester
TrimA4 2.0T Avant2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine211hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$48,600$36,797
Adjustments for Features-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,595$36,797
Total Invoice$45,257$34,121
Adjustments for Features-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,252$34,121

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092014
ModelA4 / S4Forester
TrimA4 2.0T Avant2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,815$6,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$5$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-50

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See a complete comparison of Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092014
ModelA4 / S4Forester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in103.9 in
Length185.2 in180.9 in
Width71.9 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		50.5 ft374.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested219048%
Total Not Requested235052%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

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