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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: $33,728

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $12,472

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,292

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $11,741

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $28,051 $30,836
Prestige Package 9,500 6,700    
Sport Package 750      
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     198 198
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     200 200
Driver Assist Technology Package     2,400 2,400
Door sill trim plates     36 36
Universal garage door opener     74 74
Prestige Package 8,837 6,232    
Sport Package 697      
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     128 128
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     130 130
Driver Assist Technology Package     2,087 2,087
Door sill trim plates     23 23
Universal garage door opener     48 48
Options (change) 12,825 9,275 2,908 2,908
Options (change) 11,931 8,629 2,416 2,416
Destination 875 875 825 825
Total Price $46,200 $57,450 $33,728 $36,728
Total Invoice $43,033 $53,494 $31,292 $34,077

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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: $14,552
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,671
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine211hp I4333hp V6170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVT-8M6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$46,200$57,450$33,728$36,728
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-2,080-2,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,200$56,450$31,648$34,448
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,250$0$2,800
Total Invoice$43,033$53,494$31,292$34,077
Adjustments for Features0-931-1,930-2,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,033$52,563$29,362$31,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,530$0$2,600

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201220142014
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  $1100
6-speed manual $150  
CVT  $1000 
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
Power liftgate  $350$350
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
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Terrain selector  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
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$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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 release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,005$6,005$7,085$7,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$2,080$2,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-931-1,930-2,115

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122014
ModelA4 / S4Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in103.9 in
Length185.2 in180.9 in
Width71.9 in70.7 in
Height56.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.474.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested322559%
Total Not Requested226541%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested122543%
Total Not Requested161557%

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%
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%

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%
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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