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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,451

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $7,684

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,357

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $7,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920072007
ModelForesterForesterA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedA4 2.0T AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $31,340 $48,500
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $29,053 $44,669
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Cargo cover 166 166    
Cargo net 46 46    
Cargo area partition net 46 46    
Bodyside moldings 238 238    
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) 200   150 150
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,100 1,950
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Premium Package     1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Heated front seats     450 450
Tire-pressure monitor       250
Convenience Package       1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Cargo cover 108 108    
Cargo net 30 30    
Cargo area partition net 30 30    
Bodyside moldings 155 155    
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) 189   150 150
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 1,911 1,775
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Premium Package     1,729  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     432 432
Heated front seats     410 410
Tire-pressure monitor       228
Convenience Package       910
Options (change) 2,761 2,561 5,075 4,275
Options (change) 2,332 2,146 4,632 3,905
Destination 695 695 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $29,451 $31,451 $37,135 $55,195
Total Invoice $27,357 $29,250 $34,405 $50,994

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,879
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,158
Model Year2009200920072007
ModelForesterForesterA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedA4 2.0T AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4224hp H4200hp I4340hp V8
TransmissionT4T4M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6150, 10150, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$29,451$31,451$37,135$55,195
Adjustments for Features-1,195-1,5550-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,256$29,896$37,135$53,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,640$0$16,310
Total Invoice$27,357$29,250$34,405$50,994
Adjustments for Features-1,110-1,4460-1,617
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,247$27,804$34,405$49,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,557$0$14,972

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year2009200920072007
ModelForesterForesterA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedA4 2.0T AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 $75
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250  
Ski sack   $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost)$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player$125$125  
Surround sound$250$250  
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
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0 $0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt 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$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,035$6,395$4,840$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,195$1,555$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,110-1,4460-1,617

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20092007
ModelForesterA4 / S4 / RS4
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in104.3 in
Length179.5 in180.6 in
Width70.1 in69.8 in
Height65.9 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,672 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft359.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 2.0T Avant

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
Total Requested750120%
Total Not Requested-125-20%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested180082%
Total Not Requested40018%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4 Avant

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested77576%

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