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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: $34,434 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $14,626 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,916 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $14,271 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | A4 40 | A4 45 S line | S4 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,295 | $34,295 | $39,900 | $42,000 | $51,900 |
| Base Invoice | $29,243 | $32,028 | $37,507 | $39,480 | $48,787 |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,595 | 1,595 | |||
| 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 organizer | 60 | 60 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| All-weather floor mats | 72 | 72 | 195 | 195 | 195 |
| Premium Plus Package | 4,700 | 4,200 | 3,600 | ||
| Navigation Package | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 995 | 995 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 595 | 595 | 595 | ||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,366 | 1,366 | |||
| 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 organizer | 39 | 39 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| All-weather floor mats | 46 | 46 | 184 | 184 | 184 |
| Premium Plus Package | 4,419 | 3,948 | 3,384 | ||
| Navigation Package | 1,411 | 1,411 | 1,411 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 936 | 936 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 560 | 560 | 560 | ||
| Options (change) | 2,264 | 2,264 | 8,065 | 7,565 | 5,970 |
| Options (change) | 1,798 | 1,798 | 7,585 | 7,114 | 5,614 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 1,095 | 1,095 | 1,095 |
| Total Price | $34,434 | $37,434 | $49,060 | $50,660 | $58,965 |
| Total Invoice | $31,916 | $34,701 | $46,187 | $47,689 | $55,496 |
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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: $12,061 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,856 | |||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | A4 40 | A4 45 S line | S4 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 201hp I4 H | 261hp I4 H | 349hp V6 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | S7 | S7 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $34,434 | $37,434 | $49,060 | $50,660 | $58,965 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -300 | -2,565 | -2,815 | -3,515 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,434 | $37,134 | $46,495 | $47,845 | $55,450 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,700 | $0 | $1,350 | $8,955 |
| Total Invoice | $31,916 | $34,701 | $46,187 | $47,689 | $55,496 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -278 | -2,415 | -2,650 | -3,308 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,916 | $34,423 | $43,772 | $45,039 | $52,188 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,507 | $0 | $1,267 | $8,416 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2022 | 2022 | 2022 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | A4 40 | A4 45 S line | S4 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | |||
| Low-speed semi-autonomous driving | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | |||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Evasive maneuver assist | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Following distance indicator | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Turn assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Vehicle exit assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | $0 | $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 | |||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | $300 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Alexa integration | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic light information | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wireless charging station | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Predictive efficiency assist | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Road sign information | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| 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 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $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 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||
| Wood trim, alternative type | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,875 | $8,175 | $10,440 | $10,690 | $11,390 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $300 | $2,565 | $2,815 | $3,515 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -278 | -2,415 | -2,650 | -3,308 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2017 | 2022 |
| Model | Forester | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 111.0 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 187.5 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 72.7 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 3,683 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.3 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 35.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Backup collision intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 2450 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 8% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Backup collision intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 2550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 8% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 40
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Upholstered door armrests (optional) | 0 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Vehicle exit assist | 25 | No |
| Road sign information | 75 | No |
| Turn assist | 25 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | Yes |
| Following distance indicator | 25 | No |
| Low-speed semi-autonomous driving | 100 | No |
| Evasive maneuver assist | 200 | No |
| Predictive efficiency assist | 0 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware | 950 | No |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 2975 | 62% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Traffic light information | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 45 S line
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Upholstered door armrests (optional) | 0 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Vehicle exit assist | 25 | No |
| Road sign information | 75 | No |
| Turn assist | 25 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | Yes |
| Following distance indicator | 25 | No |
| Low-speed semi-autonomous driving | 100 | No |
| Evasive maneuver assist | 200 | No |
| Predictive efficiency assist | 0 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware | 950 | No |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 2975 | 62% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Traffic light information | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Upholstered door armrests (optional) | 0 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Vehicle exit assist | 25 | No |
| Road sign information | 75 | No |
| Turn assist | 25 | No |
| Lane keeping assist | 400 | Yes |
| Following distance indicator | 25 | No |
| Low-speed semi-autonomous driving | 100 | No |
| Evasive maneuver assist | 200 | No |
| Predictive efficiency assist | 0 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware | 950 | No |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 2975 | 62% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Traffic light information | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 26% |
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