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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: $27,827

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,273

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,937

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $9,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelForesterForesterA4 / S4
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $36,300
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $33,760
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Satellite radio 445 445  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Heated front seats     450
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Satellite radio 334 334  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Heated front seats     419
Options (change) 487 445 925
Options (change) 362 334 862
Destination 645 645 875
Total Price $27,827 $28,985 $38,100
Total Invoice $25,937 $27,095 $35,497

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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: $8,718
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,112
Model Year200820082011
ModelForesterForesterA4 / S4
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine173hp H4224hp H4211hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$27,827$28,985$38,100
Adjustments for Features-8900-2,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,937$28,985$35,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$0
Total Invoice$25,937$27,095$35,497
Adjustments for Features-8300-2,278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,107$27,095$33,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,988$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year200820082011
ModelForesterForesterA4 / S4
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Hood scoop $100 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
SD Card slot  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear  $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Total Value of Features$5,835$4,945$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$890$0$2,445
Value of Feature Adjustments-8300-2,278

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4 features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082011
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 Weight3,166 lb.3,711 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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