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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: $29,431 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | ||||
| Difference: $8,464 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $27,330 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | ||||
| Difference: $7,976 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $25,995 | $28,195 | $33,800 | $48,100 |
| Base Invoice | $24,330 | $26,409 | $31,434 | $44,734 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | 183 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 82 | 82 | ||
| iPod integration | 223 | 223 | ||
| Satellite radio | 453 | 453 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 | ||
| Navigation Package | 1,950 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 750 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | 119 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 54 | 54 | ||
| iPod integration | 145 | 145 | ||
| Satellite radio | 340 | 340 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,647 | 1,650 | ||
| Navigation Package | 1,813 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 697 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 467 | 467 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,741 | 2,741 | 3,200 | 500 |
| Options (change) | 2,305 | 2,308 | 2,977 | 467 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $29,431 | $31,631 | $37,895 | $49,495 |
| Total Invoice | $27,330 | $29,412 | $35,306 | $46,096 |
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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: $9,794 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,211 | ||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 220hp I4 | 333hp V6 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | CVT-8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 6 | 140, 6 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 245/45-17 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $29,431 | $31,631 | $37,895 | $49,495 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,330 | -1,765 | 0 | -2,310 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $28,101 | $29,866 | $37,895 | $47,185 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,765 | $0 | $9,290 |
| Total Invoice | $27,330 | $29,412 | $35,306 | $46,096 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,235 | -1,641 | 0 | -2,151 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $26,095 | $27,771 | $35,306 | $43,945 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,676 | $0 | $8,639 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited | 2.5 XT Limited | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length 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 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $6,060 | $6,495 | $4,730 | $7,040 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,330 | $1,765 | $0 | $2,310 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,235 | -1,641 | 0 | -2,151 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 185.1 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 3,510 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 215 | 26% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
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