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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: $34,653 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| Difference: $8,967 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| Difference: $8,411 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $33,090 | $36,090 | $32,500 | $47,600 |
| Base Invoice | $30,887 | $33,675 | $30,227 | $44,268 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | 230 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | 53 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | 120 | ||
| Prestige Package | 9,750 | 6,250 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | 149 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | 34 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | 78 | ||
| Prestige Package | 9,067 | 5,813 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | 443 | ||
| Options (change) | 648 | 648 | 10,225 | 6,725 |
| Options (change) | 419 | 419 | 9,510 | 6,256 |
| Destination | 915 | 915 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $34,653 | $37,653 | $43,620 | $55,220 |
| Total Invoice | $32,221 | $35,009 | $40,632 | $51,419 |
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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: $14,087 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,172 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 211hp I4 | 333hp V6 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | CVT-8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 505, 14 | 505, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $34,653 | $37,653 | $43,620 | $55,220 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,120 | -5,420 | 0 | -1,250 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $29,533 | $32,233 | $43,620 | $53,970 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,700 | $0 | $10,350 |
| Total Invoice | $32,221 | $35,009 | $40,632 | $51,419 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,761 | -5,039 | 0 | -1,164 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,460 | $29,970 | $40,632 | $50,255 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,510 | $0 | $9,623 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | ||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $9,850 | $10,150 | $4,730 | $5,980 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,120 | $5,420 | $0 | $1,250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,761 | -5,039 | 0 | -1,164 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2018 | 2013 |
| Model | Forester | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 185.1 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,323 lb. | 3,510 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 55.5 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 | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 250 | No |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 3925 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 1615 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 1265 | 41% |
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