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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: $35,999

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $19,721

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,439

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $18,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelForesterA4 / S4
Trim2.0XT TouringS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,295 $47,400
Base Invoice $32,028 $43,668
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Cargo cover 182  
Cargo net 90  
Cargo area partition net 58  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Premium Package   2,900
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Tire-pressure monitor   250
Bluetooth cell phone link   500
Bose 215W 10 speakers   1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Cargo cover 118  
Cargo net 58  
Cargo area partition net 37  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Premium Package   2,639
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,172
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410
Tire-pressure monitor   228
Bluetooth cell phone link   455
Bose 215W 10 speakers   910
Options (change) 829 6,300
Options (change) 536 5,814
Destination 875 720
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $35,999 $55,720
Total Invoice $33,439 $51,502

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,256
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,418
Model Year20172006
ModelForesterA4 / S4
Trim2.0XT TouringS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine250hp H4340hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/40-18
Total Price$35,999$55,720
Adjustments for Features-2,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,464$55,720
Total Invoice$33,439$51,502
Adjustments for Features-2,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,084$51,502

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20172006
ModelForesterA4 / S4
Trim2.0XT TouringS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,875$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3550

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20172006
ModelForesterA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length180.9 in180.6 in
Width70.7 in69.8 in
Height66.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,024 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft359.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Avant

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1300 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
4.2L V8
DOHC-5v
340 hp@6800
302 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested197593%
Total Not Requested1507%

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