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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: $27,827 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||
| Difference: $6,493 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,937 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||
| Difference: $6,047 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $26,695 | $27,895 | $32,500 | $47,600 |
| Base Invoice | $24,930 | $26,116 | $30,227 | $44,268 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | |||
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 87 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | ||
| Heated front seats | 450 | |||
| Active rear differential | 1,250 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | |||
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | 443 | ||
| Heated front seats | 419 | |||
| Active rear differential | 1,163 | |||
| Options (change) | 487 | 715 | 925 | 1,725 |
| Options (change) | 362 | 509 | 862 | 1,606 |
| Destination | 645 | 645 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $27,827 | $29,255 | $34,320 | $50,220 |
| Total Invoice | $25,937 | $27,270 | $31,984 | $46,769 |
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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: $7,563 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,044 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 211hp I4 | 333hp V6 |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | CVT-8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 7 | 155, 7 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 245/45-17 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $27,827 | $29,255 | $34,320 | $50,220 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,070 | -430 | 0 | -4,075 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,757 | $28,825 | $34,320 | $46,145 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,068 | $0 | $11,825 |
| Total Invoice | $25,937 | $27,270 | $31,984 | $46,769 |
| Adjustments for Features | -997 | -401 | 0 | -3,795 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $24,940 | $26,869 | $31,984 | $42,974 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,929 | $0 | $10,990 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | ||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $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 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | |||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $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 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,460 | $5,820 | $5,390 | $9,465 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,070 | $430 | $0 | $4,075 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -997 | -401 | 0 | -3,795 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 185.1 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 3,510 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 55.5 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 | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
| Active rear differential | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Active rear differential | 500 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 100% |
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