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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: $28,790

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $22,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,805

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $21,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelA4 / S4Forester
TrimS4 3.0T2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $47,600 $27,895
Base Invoice $44,268 $26,005
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
7-speed automated manual 1,400  
Active rear differential 1,250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   87
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
7-speed automated manual 1,302  
Active rear differential 1,163  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   56
Options (change) 3,125 270
Options (change) 2,908 175
Destination 895 625
Total Price $51,620 $28,790
Total Invoice $48,071 $26,805

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,871
Model Year20132006
ModelA4 / S4Forester
TrimS4 3.0T2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine333hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionS7M5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18215/60-16
Total Price$51,620$28,790
Adjustments for Features-4,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,900$28,790
Total Invoice$48,071$26,805
Adjustments for Features-4,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,676$26,805

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132006
ModelA4 / S4Forester
TrimS4 3.0T2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,515$4,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3950

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132006
ModelA4 / S4Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in99.4 in
Length185.1 in176.6 in
Width71.9 in68.3 in
Height56.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.3,310 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.457.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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