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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: $30,311 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| Difference: $10,184 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,210 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||
| Difference: $9,513 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $27,895 | $29,895 | $33,800 | $48,100 |
| Base Invoice | $26,094 | $27,992 | $31,434 | $44,734 |
| Navigation system | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | 363 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | ||
| Prestige Package | 5,300 | |||
| Navigation Plus Package | 3,050 | |||
| Navigation system | 888 | 888 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | 272 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 467 | 467 | ||
| Prestige Package | 4,927 | |||
| Navigation Plus Package | 2,837 | |||
| Options (change) | 1,641 | 1,641 | 5,800 | 3,550 |
| Options (change) | 1,341 | 1,341 | 5,394 | 3,304 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $30,311 | $32,311 | $40,495 | $52,545 |
| Total Invoice | $28,210 | $30,108 | $37,723 | $48,933 |
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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: $9,814 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,168 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | 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) | ?, 7 | ?, 7 | 505, 14 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $30,311 | $32,311 | $40,495 | $52,545 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -375 | -370 | -1,170 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,311 | $31,936 | $40,125 | $51,375 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,625 | $0 | $11,250 |
| Total Invoice | $28,210 | $30,108 | $37,723 | $48,933 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -349 | -345 | -1,090 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,210 | $29,759 | $37,378 | $47,843 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,549 | $0 | $10,465 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | 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 | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,060 | $5,435 | $5,430 | $6,230 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $375 | $370 | $1,170 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -349 | -345 | -1,090 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2012 | 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| LED tail lights (optional) | 0 | No |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2500 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 2640 | 51% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
| Navigation Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 240 | 16% |
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