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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 allroad Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 allroad Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,911

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,409

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,908

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $15,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelForesterA4 allroad
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,895 $44,500
Base Invoice $26,116 $41,386
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Cargo net 46 80
All-weather floor mats 55 190
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
4-speed automatic 909  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Cargo net 30 74
All-weather floor mats 33 177
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 1,371 845
Options (change) 1,147 787
Destination 645 975
Total Price $29,911 $46,320
Total Invoice $27,908 $43,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 allroad

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,114
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,308
Model Year20082018
ModelForesterA4 allroad
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4252hp I4
TransmissionA4S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-18
Total Price$29,911$46,320
Adjustments for Features0-5,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,911$41,025
Total Invoice$27,908$43,148
Adjustments for Features0-4,932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,908$38,216

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 allroad

Model Year20082018
ModelForesterA4 allroad
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake assist $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
SD Card slot $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,570$10,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,932

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 allroad

Model Year20082018
ModelForesterA4 allroad
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.4 in110.9 in
Length176.6 in187.0 in
Width68.3 in72.5 in
Height65.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,825 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft358.5 ft3

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