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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: $28,103

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $13,932

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,003

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $13,553

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019201920062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4ForesterForester
TrimA4 40A4 45S42.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $42,000 $50,200 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $36,848 $39,480 $47,188 $25,001 $26,005
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  
Universal garage door opener       87 87
Rear spoiler       353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
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  
Universal garage door opener       56 56
Rear spoiler       230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
Boost gauge         203
Options (change) 1,840 845 3,345 583 1,035
Options (change) 1,713 787 3,113 377 671
Destination 995 995 995 625 625
Total Price $42,035 $43,840 $54,540 $28,103 $29,555
Total Invoice $39,556 $41,262 $51,296 $26,003 $27,301

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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: $11,512
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,262
Model Year20192019201920062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4ForesterForester
TrimA4 40A4 45S42.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine188hp I4248hp I4349hp V6173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionS7S7T8A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10755, 19120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17245/40-18215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$42,035$43,840$54,540$28,103$29,555
Adjustments for Features-3,245-4,645-9,695-8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,790$39,195$44,845$27,278$29,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$405$6,055$0$2,277
Total Invoice$39,556$41,262$51,296$26,003$27,301
Adjustments for Features-3,054-4,372-9,118-7630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,502$36,890$42,178$25,240$27,301
Cost Above Minimum$0$388$5,676$0$2,061

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20192019201920062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4ForesterForester
TrimA4 40A4 45S42.5 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  
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  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
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
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rack   $300$300
Climate Control 
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  
Aux input$50$50$50  
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  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200  
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200  
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  
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  
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  
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 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  
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200 
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$8,465$9,865$14,915$6,045$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,245$4,645$9,695$825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,054-4,372-9,118-7630

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20192006
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

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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