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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: $36,067 Subaru Forester Touring | ||||
| Difference: $12,248 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2019 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | Touring | A4 2.0T ultra | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $34,295 | $36,000 | $40,500 | $51,400 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | |||
| Cargo net | 68 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| All-weather floor mats | 81 | 190 | 190 | 190 |
| Prestige Package | 6,300 | 6,300 | 4,400 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,200 | 3,200 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 995 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,800 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | |||
| Cargo net | 44 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
| All-weather floor mats | 52 | 177 | 177 | 177 |
| Prestige Package | 5,860 | 5,860 | 4,092 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,976 | 2,976 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 926 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | 536 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,674 | |||
| Options (change) | 797 | 11,340 | 10,345 | 7,045 |
| Options (change) | 515 | 10,549 | 9,623 | 6,553 |
| Destination | 975 | 975 | 975 | 975 |
| Total Price | $36,067 | $48,315 | $51,820 | $59,420 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,918 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,275 | ||||
| Model Year | 2019 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | Touring | A4 2.0T ultra | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 182hp H4 | 190hp I4 | 252hp I4 | 354hp V6 |
| Transmission | CVT-7 | S7 | S7 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 755, 19 | 755, 19 | 755, 19 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $36,067 | $48,315 | $51,820 | $59,420 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,330 | -2,730 | -4,280 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $36,067 | $46,985 | $49,090 | $55,140 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,105 | $8,155 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2019 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 | A4 / S4 |
| Trim | Touring | A4 2.0T ultra | A4 2.0T | S4 3.0T |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | |||
| Low-speed semi-autonomous driving | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| PIN Code Access | $10 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Backup collision intervention | $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 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Turn assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle exit assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $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 cover | $75 | |||
| Cargo tray | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |||
| Roof rails | $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 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Wiper de-icer | $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 | |||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD player | $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 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $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 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,175 | $9,505 | $10,905 | $12,455 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,330 | $2,730 | $4,280 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,239 | -2,543 | -3,985 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4
| Model Year | 2019 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | A4 / S4 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 111.0 in |
| Length | 182.1 in | 186.1 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 72.5 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 56.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,450 lb. | 3,451 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.2 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.2 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.3 in | 41.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.6 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.4 in | 35.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.4 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 76.1 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Upholstered door armrests (optional) | 0 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Laminated front side windows | 200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | 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 |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Road sign information | 75 | No |
| Turn assist | 25 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 3115 | 64% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Vehicle exit assist | 25 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2100 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 1375 | 40% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Upholstered door armrests (optional) | 0 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Laminated front side windows | 200 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | 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 |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Road sign information | 75 | No |
| Turn assist | 25 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 3115 | 64% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Vehicle exit assist | 25 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2100 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 1375 | 40% |
Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| 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 | 800 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 1375 | 63% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Laminated front side windows | 200 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Upholstered door armrests (optional) | 0 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 29% |
| Total Not Requested | 1690 | 71% |
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