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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4 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.
Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $28,103 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||
| Difference: $10,712 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,003 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||
| Difference: $10,165 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | A4 2.0T ultra | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $26,895 | $27,895 | $36,000 | $40,500 | $51,400 |
| Base Invoice | $25,001 | $26,005 | $33,480 | $37,666 | $47,802 |
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | 87 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | ||||
| Cargo net | 46 | 46 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| All-weather floor mats | 55 | 55 | 190 | 190 | 190 |
| Rear spoiler | 353 | 353 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | ||||
| Boost gauge | 311 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | 575 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 995 | ||||
| S Sport Package | 2,500 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | 56 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | ||||
| Cargo net | 30 | 30 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| All-weather floor mats | 33 | 33 | 177 | 177 | 177 |
| Rear spoiler | 230 | 230 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | ||||
| Boost gauge | 203 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | 536 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 926 | ||||
| S Sport Package | 2,326 | ||||
| Options (change) | 583 | 1,035 | 1,840 | 845 | 3,345 |
| Options (change) | 377 | 671 | 1,713 | 787 | 3,113 |
| Destination | 625 | 625 | 975 | 975 | 975 |
| Total Price | $28,103 | $29,555 | $38,815 | $42,320 | $55,720 |
| Total Invoice | $26,003 | $27,301 | $36,168 | $39,428 | $51,890 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,292 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,904 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | A4 2.0T ultra | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 230hp H4 | 190hp I4 | 252hp I4 | 354hp V6 |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | S7 | S7 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 4 | ?, 7 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 755, 19 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $28,103 | $29,555 | $38,815 | $42,320 | $55,720 |
| Adjustments for Features | -825 | 0 | -3,245 | -4,645 | -9,895 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,278 | $29,555 | $35,570 | $37,675 | $45,825 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,277 | $0 | $2,105 | $10,255 |
| Total Invoice | $26,003 | $27,301 | $36,168 | $39,428 | $51,890 |
| Adjustments for Features | -763 | 0 | -3,024 | -4,328 | -9,215 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,240 | $27,301 | $33,144 | $35,100 | $42,675 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,061 | $0 | $1,956 | $9,531 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | A4 2.0T ultra | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| 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 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 | $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 | $6,045 | $5,220 | $8,465 | $9,865 | $15,115 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $825 | $0 | $3,245 | $4,645 | $9,895 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -763 | 0 | -3,024 | -4,328 | -9,215 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 111.0 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 186.1 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 72.5 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 3,451 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 35.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
| S Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Active rear differential | 500 | No |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 100% |
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