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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: $33,739

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $11,276

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,281

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $10,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201820182018
ModelForesterForesterA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $36,000 $40,500 $51,400
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $33,480 $37,666 $47,802
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395 1,395      
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      
Cargo net 90 90 80 80 80
All-weather floor mats 72 72 190 190 190
Navigation and Telematics Package     3,000 3,000  
Premium Plus Package     3,200 3,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     995    
Driver Assistance Package         1,800
Prestige Package         4,400
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195 1,195      
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      
Cargo net 58 58 74 74 74
All-weather floor mats 46 46 177 177 177
Navigation and Telematics Package     2,790 2,790  
Premium Plus Package     2,976 2,976  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536 536
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     926    
Driver Assistance Package         1,674
Prestige Package         4,092
Options (change) 2,094 2,094 8,040 7,045 7,045
Options (change) 1,646 1,646 7,479 6,553 6,553
Destination 850 850 975 975 975
Total Price $33,739 $36,739 $45,015 $48,520 $59,420
Total Invoice $31,281 $34,065 $41,934 $45,194 $55,330

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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: $10,916
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,318
Model Year20162016201820182018
ModelForesterForesterA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4190hp I4252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-8S7S7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8755, 19755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$33,739$36,739$45,015$48,520$59,420
Adjustments for Features0-200-360-1,760-6,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,739$36,539$44,655$46,760$52,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$2,105$8,230
Total Invoice$31,281$34,065$41,934$45,194$55,330
Adjustments for Features0-185-335-1,639-6,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,281$33,880$41,599$43,555$49,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$0$1,956$7,646

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20162016201820182018
ModelForesterForesterA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700
FWD  $0  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware    $1100
Cruise control  $150$150 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25   
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving    $100
PIN Code Access$10$10   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Evasive maneuver assist    $200
Following distance indicator    $25
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200  $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Lane sway warning$25$25   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Terrain selector$200$200   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Turn assist    $25
Vehicle exit assist  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Wide-view front camera    $150
Wide-view rear camera    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo tray$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows    $200
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
CD player, remote  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Boost gauge    $75
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Predictive efficiency assist    $0
Road sign information    $75
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered door armrests (optional)    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,170$8,370$8,530$9,930$14,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$360$1,760$6,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-335-1,639-6,085

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20162018
ModelForesterA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.0 in
Length180.9 in186.1 in
Width70.7 in72.5 in
Height66.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested202595%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested202595%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested69042%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested85024%
Total Not Requested262576%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested69042%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested85024%
Total Not Requested262576%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested197591%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Laminated front side windows200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested70029%
Total Not Requested169071%

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