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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: $33,759

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $14,191

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,295

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $13,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162010
ModelForesterForesterA4 / S4
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $35,350
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $32,875
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395 1,395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224  
Cargo cover 182 182  
Door sill trim plates 38 38  
Universal garage door opener 76 76  
Prestige Package     9,200
Adaptive cruise control     2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195 1,195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145  
Cargo cover 118 118  
Door sill trim plates 24 24  
Universal garage door opener 49 49  
Prestige Package     8,556
Adaptive cruise control     1,954
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Options (change) 2,114 2,114 11,775
Options (change) 1,660 1,660 10,953
Destination 850 850 825
Total Price $33,759 $36,759 $47,950
Total Invoice $31,295 $34,079 $44,653

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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: $15,006
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,114
Model Year201620162010
ModelForesterForesterA4 / S4
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4250hp H4211hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18245/40-18
Total Price$33,759$36,759$47,950
Adjustments for Features-815-1,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,944$35,744$47,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$31,295$34,079$44,653
Adjustments for Features-756-9410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,539$33,138$44,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201620162010
ModelForesterForesterA4 / S4
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,070$7,270$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$1,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-756-9410

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20162010
ModelForesterA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length180.9 in185.2 in
Width70.7 in71.9 in
Height66.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,711 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft317.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft350.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested135064%
Total Not Requested77536%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested135064%
Total Not Requested77536%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested302566%
Total Not Requested156534%

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