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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: $31,763 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||
| Difference: $8,472 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $29,333 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||
| Difference: $7,895 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | A4 2.0T Avant | A4 3.2 Avant | S4 Avant |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $27,995 | $29,995 | $31,340 | $36,390 | $47,400 |
| Base Invoice | $26,186 | $28,084 | $29,053 | $33,649 | $43,668 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | |||
| Cargo cover | 166 | 166 | |||
| Cargo net | 48 | 48 | |||
| Cargo area partition net | 48 | 48 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | 240 | 240 | |||
| CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) | 300 | 150 | 150 | 150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | 363 | 350 | 350 | 350 |
| Navigation system | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 |
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,275 | 1,275 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,400 | 1,000 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,850 | 1,050 | 2,900 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 450 | 450 | 450 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Bose 215W 10 speakers | 1,000 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | |||
| Cargo cover | 108 | 108 | |||
| Cargo net | 31 | 31 | |||
| Cargo area partition net | 31 | 31 | |||
| Bodyside moldings | 156 | 156 | |||
| CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) | 308 | 150 | 150 | 150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | 272 | 319 | 319 | 319 |
| Navigation system | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1,775 | 1,775 | 1,775 |
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | |||
| Technology Package | 1,160 | 1,160 | |||
| Sunroof | 1,274 | 910 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,684 | 956 | 2,639 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 410 | 410 | 410 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | 228 | 228 | 228 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Bose 215W 10 speakers | 910 | ||||
| Options (change) | 3,043 | 2,743 | 8,175 | 6,975 | 7,550 |
| Options (change) | 2,422 | 2,114 | 7,455 | 6,363 | 6,886 |
| Destination | 725 | 725 | 720 | 720 | 720 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $31,763 | $33,463 | $40,235 | $44,085 | $57,370 |
| Total Invoice | $29,333 | $30,923 | $37,228 | $40,732 | $52,974 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,842 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,237 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | A4 2.0T Avant | A4 3.2 Avant | S4 Avant |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 200hp I4 | 255hp V6 | 340hp V8 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 6 | 140, 6 | 150, 10 | 150, 10 | 215, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 235/45-17 | 235/45-17 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $31,763 | $33,463 | $40,235 | $44,085 | $57,370 |
| Adjustments for Features | -370 | -670 | 0 | -200 | -450 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,393 | $32,793 | $40,235 | $43,885 | $56,920 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,400 | $0 | $3,650 | $16,685 |
| Total Invoice | $29,333 | $30,923 | $37,228 | $40,732 | $52,974 |
| Adjustments for Features | -342 | -619 | 0 | -185 | -416 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,991 | $30,304 | $37,228 | $40,547 | $52,558 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,313 | $0 | $3,319 | $15,330 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | A4 2.0T Avant | A4 3.2 Avant | S4 Avant |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,485 | $5,785 | $5,115 | $5,315 | $5,565 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $370 | $670 | $0 | $200 | $450 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -342 | -619 | 0 | -185 | -416 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 104.3 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 180.6 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 69.8 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 3,672 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 16.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 34.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 27.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 59.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant
| Sunroof | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -26% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 49% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| 235/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 29% |
| Total Not Requested | 1125 | 71% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Avant
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -26% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 49% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| 235/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 825 | 65% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Avant
| Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 64% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 126% |
| Total Not Requested | -125 | -26% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 775 | 36% |
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