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Audi A6 / S6 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A6 / S6 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,127

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $24,438

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,842

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $22,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelA6 / S6ForesterForester
TrimA6 3.2 Avant2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,000 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $45,570 $24,330 $26,409
Universal garage door opener 200 82 82
iPod integration 290 223 223
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) 150 200  
Navigation system 1,600 1,800 1,800
Premium Package 2,550    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
Cargo area partition net   46 46
Cargo net   46 46
Cargo cover   166 166
Bodyside moldings   238 238
Satellite radio   453 453
Universal garage door opener 185 54 54
iPod integration 225 145 145
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) 150 189  
Navigation system 1,487 1,647 1,650
Premium Package 2,372    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
Cargo area partition net   30 30
Cargo net   30 30
Cargo cover   108 108
Bodyside moldings   155 155
Satellite radio   340 340
Options (change) 4,790 3,437 3,237
Options (change) 4,419 2,817 2,631
Destination 775 695 695
Total Price $54,565 $30,127 $32,127
Total Invoice $50,764 $27,842 $29,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,618
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,298
Model Year200820092009
ModelA6 / S6ForesterForester
TrimA6 3.2 Avant2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp V6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 13140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$54,565$30,127$32,127
Adjustments for Features-2,8200-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,745$30,127$31,692
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,565
Total Invoice$50,764$27,842$29,735
Adjustments for Features-2,6240-403
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,140$27,842$29,332
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,490

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820092009
ModelA6 / S6ForesterForester
TrimA6 3.2 Avant2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost)$0$0 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Total Value of Features$7,955$5,135$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,820$0$435
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6240-403

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 / S6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
ModelA6 / S6Forester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.9 in103.0 in
Length194.2 in179.5 in
Width73.1 in70.1 in
Height58.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,168 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.6 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.2 Avant

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Bose, 270W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested40020%
Total Not Requested165080%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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