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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: $34,484

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $14,866

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,949

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $14,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017
ModelA4 / S4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0T Avant2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,300 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $33,760 $29,243 $32,028
Prestige Package 9,100    
Adaptive cruise control 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Blind spot warning system 500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224 224
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,595 1,595
Door sill trim plates   38 38
Universal garage door opener   76 76
Cargo cover   182 182
Prestige Package 8,464    
Adaptive cruise control 1,954    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443    
Blind spot warning system 466    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145 145
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,366 1,366
Door sill trim plates   24 24
Universal garage door opener   49 49
Cargo cover   118 118
Options (change) 12,175 2,314 2,314
Options (change) 11,327 1,831 1,831
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $49,350 $34,484 $37,484
Total Invoice $45,962 $31,949 $34,734

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,861
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,861
Model Year201120172017
ModelA4 / S4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0T Avant2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine211hp I4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT8CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$49,350$34,484$37,484
Adjustments for Features0-1,995-2,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,350$32,489$35,189
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700
Total Invoice$45,962$31,949$34,734
Adjustments for Features0-1,848-2,127
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,962$30,101$32,607
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,506

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120172017
ModelA4 / S4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0T Avant2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
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
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Terrain selector $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$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$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Fog light, rear$100  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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 release, second row seats $50$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$6,655$8,650$8,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,995$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,848-2,127

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112017
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 Weight3,711 lb.3,297 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 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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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested372573%
Total Not Requested136527%

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested160060%
Total Not Requested107540%

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested160058%
Total Not Requested117542%

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