Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2010 Audi A4 / S4 Audi A4 / S4 2011

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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.

Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,897

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $13,703

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,625

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $12,986

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102011
ModelForesterForesterA4 / S4
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $36,300
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $33,760
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Cargo cover 166 166  
Satellite radio 453 453  
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) 300   0
iPod integration 223 223  
Universal garage door opener 82 82  
Navigation Package     2,550
Premium Plus Package     3,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Navigation system 1,501 1,501  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Cargo cover 108 108  
Satellite radio 340 340  
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) 308   0
iPod integration 145 145  
Universal garage door opener 54 54  
Navigation Package     2,371
Premium Plus Package     3,162
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Options (change) 3,207 2,907 6,425
Options (change) 2,575 2,267 5,976
Destination 695 695 875
Total Price $29,897 $32,097 $43,600
Total Invoice $27,625 $29,669 $40,611

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Forester dealer quotes or Audi A4 / S4 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,208
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,662
Model Year201020102011
ModelForesterForesterA4 / S4
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4224hp H4211hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T8
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$29,897$32,097$43,600
Adjustments for Features0-435-2,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,897$31,662$41,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,765$0
Total Invoice$27,625$29,669$40,611
Adjustments for Features0-402-2,324
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,625$29,267$38,287
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,642$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201020102011
ModelForesterForesterA4 / S4
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
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 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information  $25
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
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 
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$7,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$435$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-402-2,324

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20102011
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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested64052%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
245/45HR17 tires400No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested80035%
Total Not Requested150065%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.