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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: $28,281

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,534

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,230

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $9,938

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,000 $40,500 $51,400 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $33,480 $37,666 $47,802 $24,930 $26,116
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575    
Cargo net 80 80 80 46 46
All-weather floor mats 190 190 190 55 55
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995        
S Sport Package     2,500    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       42  
Rear spoiler       353 353
Satellite radio       445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
Universal garage door opener         87
Boost gauge         311
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536    
Cargo net 74 74 74 30 30
All-weather floor mats 177 177 177 33 33
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926        
S Sport Package     2,326    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       28  
Rear spoiler       230 230
Satellite radio       334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
Universal garage door opener         56
Boost gauge         203
Options (change) 1,840 845 3,345 941 1,480
Options (change) 1,713 787 3,113 655 1,005
Destination 975 975 975 645 645
Total Price $38,815 $42,320 $55,720 $28,281 $30,020
Total Invoice $36,168 $39,428 $51,890 $26,230 $27,766

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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 Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,004
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,578
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine190hp I4252hp I4354hp V6173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionS7S7T8A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10755, 19120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17245/40-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$38,815$42,320$55,720$28,281$30,020
Adjustments for Features-3,095-4,495-9,720-5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,720$37,825$46,000$27,716$30,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,105$10,280$0$2,304
Total Invoice$36,168$39,428$51,890$26,230$27,766
Adjustments for Features-2,884-4,188-9,052-5240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,284$35,240$42,838$25,706$27,766
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,956$9,554$0$2,060

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4ForesterForester
TrimA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Collision preparation system, rear  $100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Vehicle exit assist  $25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat   $40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rack   $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500  
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300    
Hood scoop    $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player, remote$100$100$100  
HD radio  $50  
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Boost gauge  $75 $75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
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$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,840$10,240$15,465$6,310$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,095$4,495$9,720$565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,884-4,188-9,052-5240

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182008
ModelA4 / S4Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in99.4 in
Length186.1 in176.6 in
Width72.5 in68.3 in
Height56.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.057.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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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