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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: $36,253

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $9,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122020
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Forester
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $34,595
Prestige Package 9,500 6,700  
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230
Door sill trim plates     53
Universal garage door opener     120
Prestige Package 8,837 6,232  
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149
Door sill trim plates     34
Universal garage door opener     78
Options (change) 12,075 9,275 648
Options (change) 11,234 8,629 419
Destination 875 875 1,010
Total Price $45,450 $57,450 $36,253

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,142
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,102
Model Year201220122020
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Forester
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine211hp I4333hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionCVT-8M6CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/55-18
Total Price$45,450$57,450$36,253
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-4,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,450$56,100$31,308
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,650$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122020
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Forester
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor  $50
Terrain selector  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $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
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog light, rear$100$100 
LED headlights  $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
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$4,255$5,605$9,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$4,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,257-195

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122020
ModelA4 / S4Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in105.1 in
Length185.2 in182.1 in
Width71.9 in71.5 in
Height56.2 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.476.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested402573%
Total Not Requested146527%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested182564%
Total Not Requested101536%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 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%

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