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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: $30,311

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $10,809

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,210

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $10,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelForesterForesterA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $32,500 $47,600
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $30,227 $44,268
Navigation system 1,000 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185    
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363    
Universal garage door opener 93 93    
Navigation Package     3,050 3,050
Premium Plus Package     4,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Navigation system 888 888    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120    
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272    
Universal garage door opener 61 61    
Navigation Package     2,837 2,837
Premium Plus Package     3,906  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Options (change) 1,641 1,641 7,725 3,525
Options (change) 1,341 1,341 7,186 3,280
Destination 775 775 895 895
Total Price $30,311 $32,311 $41,120 $52,020
Total Invoice $28,210 $30,108 $38,308 $48,443

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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: $11,389
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,638
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelForesterForesterA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringA4 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)?, 7?, 7180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$30,311$32,311$41,120$52,020
Adjustments for Features-580-9550-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,731$31,356$41,120$50,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$9,650
Total Invoice$28,210$30,108$38,308$48,443
Adjustments for Features-540-8900-1,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,670$29,218$38,308$47,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,548$0$8,971

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2012201220132013
ModelForesterForesterA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringA4 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 
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$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$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 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
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$50  
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$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 release, second row seats$50$50  
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$5,060$5,435$4,480$5,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$580$955$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-540-8900-1,164

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122013
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested122584%
Total Not Requested24016%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested172561%
Total Not Requested110039%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested122584%
Total Not Requested24016%

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