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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A6 / S6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A6 / S6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,750

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $18,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,773

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $17,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $44,800 $56,300 $58,700 $75,500
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $41,664 $52,360 $54,592 $70,217
Cargo net 46 46        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42          
Universal garage door opener 87 87        
All-weather floor mats 55 55 195 195 195 195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Cargo net 30 30        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28          
Universal garage door opener 56 56        
All-weather floor mats 33 33 181 181 181 181
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     511 511 511 511
Options (change) 230 371 745 745 745 745
Options (change) 147 238 692 692 692 692
Destination 625 625 925 925 925 925
Total Price $27,750 $28,891 $46,470 $57,970 $60,370 $77,170
Total Invoice $25,773 $26,868 $43,281 $53,977 $56,209 $71,834

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A6 / S6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,113
Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4230hp H4220hp I4310hp V6240hp V6 D420hp V8
TransmissionA4M5CVT-8T8T8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 10?, 10?, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$27,750$28,891$46,470$57,970$60,370$77,170
Adjustments for Features-9000-2,395-6,985-6,985-10,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,850$28,891$44,075$50,985$53,385$66,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0$6,910$9,310$22,185
Total Invoice$25,773$26,868$43,281$53,977$56,209$71,834
Adjustments for Features-8360-2,231-6,504-6,504-10,156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,937$26,868$41,050$47,473$49,705$61,678
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,931$0$6,423$8,655$20,628

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
5-speed manual $0    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700$1700
FWD  $0   
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300    
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350    
Hood scoop $100    
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200
HD radio   $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Surround sound     $250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Cornering lights     $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
LED headlights     $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0     
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200     
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$5,970$5,070$7,465$12,055$12,055$15,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$2,395$6,985$6,985$10,910
Value of Feature Adjustments-8360-2,231-6,504-6,504-10,156

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20062015
ModelForesterA6 / S6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in114.7 in
Length176.6 in193.9 in
Width68.3 in73.8 in
Height65.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft314.1 ft3

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