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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,796 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||
| Difference: $14,459 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,556 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||
| Difference: $13,601 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | A4 2.0T ultra | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $36,000 | $40,500 | $51,400 | $27,895 | $29,895 |
| Base Invoice | $33,480 | $37,666 | $47,802 | $26,094 | $27,992 |
| Navigation and Telematics Package | 3,000 | 3,000 | 2,600 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 3,200 | 3,200 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | 575 | ||
| Cargo net | 80 | 80 | 80 | 48 | 48 |
| All-weather floor mats | 190 | 190 | 190 | 69 | 69 |
| Metal pedals | 240 | 240 | |||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 995 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | 363 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 368 | ||||
| Navigation and Telematics Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,418 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,976 | 2,976 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | 536 | ||
| Cargo net | 74 | 74 | 74 | 31 | 31 |
| All-weather floor mats | 177 | 177 | 177 | 39 | 39 |
| Metal pedals | 223 | 223 | |||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 926 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | |||
| Navigation system | 888 | 888 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | 272 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 276 | ||||
| Options (change) | 8,280 | 7,285 | 3,445 | 2,126 | 1,758 |
| Options (change) | 7,702 | 6,776 | 3,205 | 1,687 | 1,411 |
| Destination | 975 | 975 | 975 | 775 | 775 |
| Total Price | $45,255 | $48,760 | $55,820 | $30,796 | $32,428 |
| Total Invoice | $42,157 | $45,417 | $51,982 | $28,556 | $30,178 |
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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: $10,939 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,322 | |||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | A4 2.0T ultra | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 190hp I4 | 252hp I4 | 354hp V6 | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | S7 | S7 | T8 | T4 | T4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 755, 19 | 755, 19 | 755, 19 | ?, 7 | ?, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 |
| Total Price | $45,255 | $48,760 | $55,820 | $30,796 | $32,428 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,520 | -4,920 | -6,445 | 0 | -175 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,735 | $43,840 | $49,375 | $30,796 | $32,253 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,105 | $7,640 | $0 | $1,457 |
| Total Invoice | $42,157 | $45,417 | $51,982 | $28,556 | $30,178 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,279 | -4,583 | -6,002 | 0 | -163 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,878 | $40,834 | $45,980 | $28,556 | $30,015 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,956 | $7,102 | $0 | $1,459 |
Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | A4 2.0T ultra | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | |||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| 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 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Vehicle exit assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $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 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| 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 | $9,330 | $10,730 | $12,255 | $5,810 | $5,985 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,520 | $4,920 | $6,445 | $0 | $175 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,279 | -4,583 | -6,002 | 0 | -163 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | A4 / S4 | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 103.0 in |
| Length | 186.1 in | 179.5 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 70.1 in |
| Height | 56.2 in | 65.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,451 lb. | 3,251 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.9 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.3 in | 43.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.4 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.5 in | 55.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.7 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 | 68.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra
| Navigation and Telematics Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 915 | 56% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Vehicle exit assist | 25 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 14% |
| Total Not Requested | 2975 | 86% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
| Navigation and Telematics Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 915 | 56% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Vehicle exit assist | 25 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 14% |
| Total Not Requested | 2975 | 86% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
| Navigation and Telematics Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 675 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 715 | 51% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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