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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: $32,182

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $7,318

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,982

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $6,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,900 $49,200 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $33,388 $45,756 $28,785 $31,569
Premium Plus Package 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199 199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     224 224
Door sill trim plates     38 38
Universal garage door opener     76 76
Premium Plus Package 1,954      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     145 145
Door sill trim plates     24 24
Universal garage door opener     49 49
Options (change) 2,675 575 537 537
Options (change) 2,490 536 347 347
Destination 925 925 850 850
Total Price $39,500 $50,700 $32,182 $35,182
Total Invoice $36,803 $47,217 $29,982 $32,766

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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: $10,173
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,481
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine220hp I4333hp V6170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVT-8M6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$39,500$50,700$32,182$35,182
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-2,855-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,500$49,350$29,327$32,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,850$0$2,800
Total Invoice$36,803$47,217$29,982$32,766
Adjustments for Features0-1,257-2,660-2,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,803$45,960$27,322$29,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,157$0$2,599

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201620162016
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 
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Terrain selector  $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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 
Body kit$0$0  
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
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
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  
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  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
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 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,965$5,315$6,820$7,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$2,855$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,257-2,660-2,845

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016
ModelA4 / S4Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in103.9 in
Length185.1 in180.9 in
Width71.9 in70.7 in
Height56.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,510 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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%

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%

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%

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