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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: $29,731

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $10,419

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,517

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $9,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220102010
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $24,355 $26,707
Navigation Package 2,000 2,000    
Premium Plus Package 4,300      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) 0 0 300  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Universal garage door opener     82 82
iPod integration     223 223
Satellite radio     453 453
Navigation Package 1,860 1,860    
Premium Plus Package 4,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) 0 0 308  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119
Navigation system     1,501 1,501
Universal garage door opener     54 54
iPod integration     145 145
Satellite radio     340 340
Options (change) 6,775 2,475 3,041 2,741
Options (change) 6,303 2,303 2,467 2,159
Destination 875 875 695 695
Total Price $40,150 $50,650 $29,731 $31,931
Total Invoice $37,405 $47,168 $27,517 $29,561

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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: $10,649
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,101
Model Year2012201220102010
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine211hp I4333hp V6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-8M6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$40,150$50,650$29,731$31,931
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-230-665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,150$49,300$29,501$31,266
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,150$0$1,765
Total Invoice$37,405$47,168$27,517$29,561
Adjustments for Features0-1,257-213-616
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,405$45,911$27,304$28,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,506$0$1,641

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201220102010
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo tray  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear wiper  $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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information$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  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
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 recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,080$6,430$5,310$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$230$665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,257-213-616

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122010
ModelA4 / S4Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in103.0 in
Length185.2 in179.5 in
Width71.9 in70.1 in
Height56.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.468.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested110036%
Total Not Requested195064%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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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