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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: $27,631

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $7,789

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,708

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $7,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020132013
ModelForesterForesterA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $32,500 $47,600
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $30,227 $44,268
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
iPod integration 223 223    
Convenience Package     1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Heated front seats     450  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
iPod integration 145 145    
Convenience Package     1,024  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Heated front seats     419  
Options (change) 941 941 2,025 475
Options (change) 658 658 1,886 443
Destination 695 695 895 895
Total Price $27,631 $30,131 $35,420 $48,970
Total Invoice $25,708 $28,060 $33,008 $45,606

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,834
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,203
Model Year2010201020132013
ModelForesterForesterA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT4T4CVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 680, 6180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$27,631$30,131$35,420$48,970
Adjustments for Features-2,045-2,4800-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,586$27,651$35,420$46,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,065$0$10,625
Total Invoice$25,708$28,060$33,008$45,606
Adjustments for Features-1,903-2,3100-2,724
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,805$25,750$33,008$42,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,945$0$9,874

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2010201020132013
ModelForesterForesterA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr 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 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
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$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0 $0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
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  
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,085$6,520$4,040$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,045$2,480$0$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,903-2,3100-2,724

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20102013
ModelForesterA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in110.6 in
Length179.5 in185.1 in
Width70.1 in71.9 in
Height65.9 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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