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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,320

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,358

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,738

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelForesterA4 / S4
Trim2.5 XT LimitedA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,895 $34,850
Base Invoice $26,005 $32,410
4-speed automatic 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Heated front seats   450
4-speed automatic 728  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Heated front seats   418
Options (change) 800 925
Options (change) 728 861
Destination 625 825
Total Price $29,320 $36,600
Total Invoice $27,358 $34,096

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,229
Model Year20062009
ModelForesterA4 / S4
Trim2.5 XT LimitedA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine230hp H4211hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/50-17
Total Price$29,320$36,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,320$34,980
Total Invoice$27,358$34,096
Adjustments for Features0-1,509
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,358$32,587

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20062009
ModelForesterA4 / S4
Trim2.5 XT LimitedA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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
Total Value of Features$5,270$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,509

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20062009
ModelForesterA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.4 in110.6 in
Length176.6 in185.2 in
Width68.3 in71.9 in
Height65.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft317.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft350.5 ft3

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