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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: $30,127

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $6,398

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,842

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $6,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelForesterForesterA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $33,025 $49,610
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $30,713 $46,137
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
iPod integration 223 223 0 0
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,100 1,950
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Convenience Package       2,125
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
iPod integration 145 145 0 0
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 1,953 1,813
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Convenience Package       1,977
Options (change) 3,437 3,237 2,725 4,700
Options (change) 2,817 2,631 2,546 4,383
Destination 695 695 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $30,127 $32,127 $36,525 $56,785
Total Invoice $27,842 $29,735 $34,034 $52,995

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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: $7,368
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,088
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelForesterForesterA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 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, 10215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$30,127$32,127$36,525$56,785
Adjustments for Features-970-1,4050-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,157$30,722$36,525$54,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,565$0$18,385
Total Invoice$27,842$29,735$34,034$52,995
Adjustments for Features-896-1,3000-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,946$28,435$34,034$51,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,489$0$17,211

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

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelForesterForesterA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 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 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
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 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
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 player$125$125  
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250 
SD Card slot  $25$25
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
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Leather door panel trim   $250
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
Metal pedals $75  
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$6,310$6,745$5,340$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$970$1,405$0$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-896-1,3000-1,750

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

Model Year20092008
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 Special Edition

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested750115%
Total Not Requested-100-15%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4 Avant

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 Requested25018%
Total Not Requested112582%

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