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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: $30,831

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $10,969

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,722

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $10,219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620132013
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,900 $49,200 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $33,388 $45,756 $26,586 $28,084
Technology Package 2,300 2,300    
Premium Plus Package 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185
Navigation system     1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener     93 93
Obstacle detection, rear     363 363
Technology Package 2,138 2,138    
Premium Plus Package 1,954      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120
Navigation system     888 888
Universal garage door opener     61 61
Obstacle detection, rear     272 272
Options (change) 4,975 2,875 1,641 1,641
Options (change) 4,628 2,674 1,341 1,341
Destination 925 925 795 795
Total Price $41,800 $53,000 $30,831 $32,431
Total Invoice $38,941 $49,355 $28,722 $30,220

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,749
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,014
Model Year2016201620132013
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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)505, 14505, 14?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$41,800$53,000$30,831$32,431
Adjustments for Features-220-1,5700-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,580$51,430$30,831$32,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,850$0$1,225
Total Invoice$38,941$49,355$28,722$30,220
Adjustments for Features-205-1,4620-349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,736$47,893$28,722$29,871
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,157$0$1,149

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201620132013
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
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  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
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  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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  
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 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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,280$6,630$5,060$5,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$220$1,570$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-205-1,4620-349

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162013
ModelA4 / S4Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in103.0 in
Length185.1 in169.5 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
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested122554%
Total Not Requested104046%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested35024%
Total Not Requested110076%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested122554%
Total Not Requested104046%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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