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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: $27,631

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $9,769

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,683

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $9,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,900 $49,200 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $33,388 $45,756 $24,330 $26,409
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183
Universal garage door opener     82 82
iPod integration     223 223
Satellite radio     453 453
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119
Universal garage door opener     54 54
iPod integration     145 145
Satellite radio     340 340
Options (change) 575 575 941 941
Options (change) 536 536 658 658
Destination 925 925 695 695
Total Price $37,400 $50,700 $27,631 $29,831
Total Invoice $34,849 $47,217 $25,683 $27,762

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,839
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,161
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine220hp I4333hp V6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVT-8M6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 1080, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$37,400$50,700$27,631$29,831
Adjustments for Features0-2,400-1,070-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,400$48,300$26,561$28,326
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,900$0$1,765
Total Invoice$34,849$47,217$25,683$27,762
Adjustments for Features0-2,235-995-1,401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,849$44,982$24,688$26,361
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,133$0$1,673

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201620092009
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.5 X L.L. Bean / 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 
Proximity key $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
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
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass $0$0$0
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
Heated front seats $200$200$200
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  
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,915$7,315$5,985$6,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,400$1,070$1,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,235-995-1,401

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162009
ModelA4 / S4Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in103.0 in
Length185.1 in179.5 in
Width71.9 in70.1 in
Height56.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,510 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

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

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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