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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: $36,334

Subaru Forester Touring   
Difference: $12,646

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202220222022
ModelForesterA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimTouringA4 40A4 45 S lineS4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,595 $39,900 $42,000 $51,900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230      
Universal garage door opener 120      
Door sill trim plates 53      
All-weather floor mats 81 195 195 195
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149      
Universal garage door opener 78      
Door sill trim plates 34      
All-weather floor mats 52 184 184 184
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) 729 7,985 7,485 5,890
Options (change) 471 7,510 7,039 5,539
Destination 1,010 1,095 1,095 1,095
Total Price $36,334 $48,980 $50,580 $58,885

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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: $10,256
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,381
Model Year2020202220222022
ModelForesterA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimTouringA4 40A4 45 S lineS4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp H4201hp I4 H261hp I4 H349hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7S7S7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$36,334$48,980$50,580$58,885
Adjustments for Features0-2,390-2,640-3,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,334$46,590$47,940$55,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350$8,955

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2020202220222022
ModelForesterA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimTouringA4 40A4 45 S lineS4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware $1100$1100$1100
Lead vehicle start alert$25   
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100$100$100
PIN Code Access$10   
Power liftgate$350   
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300$300 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Alexa integration $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input$50   
CD player$125   
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$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   
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$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   
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
Wood trim $300  
Wood trim, alternative type  $300 
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
Total Value of Features$8,050$10,440$10,690$11,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,390$2,640$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,250-2,485-3,144

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20202022
ModelForesterA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in111.0 in
Length182.1 in187.5 in
Width71.5 in72.7 in
Height67.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 40

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Road sign information75No
Total Requested185038%
Total Not Requested297562%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 45 S line

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Road sign information75No
Total Requested185038%
Total Not Requested297562%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Road sign information75No
Total Requested185038%
Total Not Requested297562%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

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