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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: $34,802

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $13,513

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,317

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $12,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,000 $40,500 $51,400 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $33,480 $37,666 $47,802 $30,887 $33,675
Premium Plus Package 3,200 3,200      
Prestige Package 6,300 6,300 4,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575    
Cargo net 80 80 80 68 68
All-weather floor mats 190 190 190 81 81
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995        
Driver Assistance Package     1,800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       245 245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       230 230
Door sill trim plates       53 53
Universal garage door opener       120 120
Premium Plus Package 2,976 2,976      
Prestige Package 5,860 5,860 4,092    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536    
Cargo net 74 74 74 44 44
All-weather floor mats 177 177 177 52 52
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926        
Driver Assistance Package     1,674    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       158 158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       149 149
Door sill trim plates       34 34
Universal garage door opener       78 78
Options (change) 11,340 10,345 7,045 797 797
Options (change) 10,549 9,623 6,553 515 515
Destination 975 975 975 915 915
Total Price $48,315 $51,820 $59,420 $34,802 $37,802
Total Invoice $45,004 $48,264 $55,330 $32,317 $35,105

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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: $12,083
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,355
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine190hp I4252hp I4354hp V6170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionS7S7T8CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19755, 19755, 19440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$48,315$51,820$59,420$34,802$37,802
Adjustments for Features-1,430-2,830-4,3800-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,885$48,990$55,040$34,802$37,502
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,105$8,155$0$2,700
Total Invoice$45,004$48,264$55,330$32,317$35,105
Adjustments for Features-1,332-2,636-4,0790-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,672$45,628$51,251$32,317$34,826
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,956$7,579$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
CVT   $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware$1100$1100$1100  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100$100  
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate   $350$350
Remote app$25$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200$200  
Following distance indicator$25$25$25  
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400  
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Terrain selector   $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 $100
Turn assist$25$25$25  
Vehicle exit assist$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo tray   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300    
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
CD player   $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Predictive efficiency assist$0$0$0  
Road sign information$75$75$75  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,505$10,905$12,455$8,075$8,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$2,830$4,380$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,332-2,636-4,0790-279

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
ModelA4 / S4Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in103.9 in
Length186.1 in180.9 in
Width72.5 in70.7 in
Height56.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.074.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested210060%
Total Not Requested137540%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested175036%
Total Not Requested311564%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested210060%
Total Not Requested137540%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested175036%
Total Not Requested311564%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Laminated front side windows200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested70029%
Total Not Requested169071%

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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