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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: $29,843

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $12,807

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,657

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $12,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelForesterForesterA4 / S4
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $34,850
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $32,410
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Cargo cover 166 166  
Satellite radio 453 453  
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) 200   0
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,500
Universal garage door opener 82 82  
iPod integration 223 223  
Cargo net 46 46  
Premium Plus Package     4,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Cargo cover 108 108  
Satellite radio 340 340  
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) 189   0
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 2,326
Universal garage door opener 54 54  
iPod integration 145 145  
Cargo net 30 30  
Premium Plus Package     3,720
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Options (change) 3,153 2,953 6,975
Options (change) 2,632 2,446 6,489
Destination 695 695 825
Total Price $29,843 $31,843 $42,650
Total Invoice $27,657 $29,550 $39,724

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,402
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,827
Model Year200920092009
ModelForesterForesterA4 / S4
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4224hp H4211hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/45-17
Total Price$29,843$31,843$42,650
Adjustments for Features0-435-2,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,843$31,408$40,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,565$0
Total Invoice$27,657$29,550$39,724
Adjustments for Features0-404-2,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,657$29,146$37,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,489$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year200920092009
ModelForesterForesterA4 / S4
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
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$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost)$0 $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear  $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$5,135$5,570$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$435$2,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-404-2,240

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20092009
ModelForesterA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in110.6 in
Length179.5 in185.2 in
Width70.1 in71.9 in
Height65.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,711 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft317.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft350.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Cargo net40Yes
245/45HR17 tires400No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested74026%
Total Not Requested215074%

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