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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: $33,377

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $8,598

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,979

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $8,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $35,500 $48,400
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $33,017 $45,012
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895 1,895    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224    
Door sill trim plates 38 38    
Universal garage door opener 76 76    
Technology Package     2,900  
Premium Plus Package     2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Driver Assist Package       2,750
Prestige Package       5,900
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638 1,638    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145    
Door sill trim plates 24 24    
Universal garage door opener 49 49    
Technology Package     2,698  
Premium Plus Package     1,954  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     511 511
Driver Assist Package       2,557
Prestige Package       5,488
Options (change) 2,432 2,432 5,550 9,200
Options (change) 1,985 1,985 5,163 8,556
Destination 850 850 925 925
Total Price $33,377 $36,377 $41,975 $58,525
Total Invoice $30,979 $33,762 $39,105 $54,493

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,653
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,962
Model Year2015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-8CVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$33,377$36,377$41,975$58,525
Adjustments for Features-3,055-3,2550-3,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,322$33,122$41,975$54,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$12,900
Total Invoice$30,979$33,762$39,105$54,493
Adjustments for Features-2,836-3,0210-3,399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,143$30,741$39,105$51,094
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,598$0$11,989

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 $600
Cruise control  $150 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Forward collision warning$200$200 $200
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 $0
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200  
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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
USB port$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
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
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$200
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 
Active steering   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,835$8,035$4,780$8,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,055$3,255$0$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,836-3,0210-3,399

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20152015
ModelForesterA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length180.9 in185.1 in
Width70.7 in71.9 in
Height66.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested177577%
Total Not Requested52523%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested177577%
Total Not Requested52523%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested66540%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested100041%
Total Not Requested146559%

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