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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: $23,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,773

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $22,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelForesterForesterA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $49,700 $58,700 $71,900
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $46,222 $54,592 $66,868
Cargo net 46 46      
Universal garage door opener 87 87      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
All-weather floor mats 55 55 200 200 200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575
Cargo net 30 30      
Universal garage door opener 56 56      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
All-weather floor mats 33 33 186 186 186
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536 536
Options (change) 230 371 775 775 775
Options (change) 147 238 722 722 722
Destination 625 625 975 975 975
Total Price $27,750 $28,891 $51,450 $60,450 $73,650
Total Invoice $25,773 $26,868 $47,919 $56,289 $68,565

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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: $19,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,362
Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelForesterForesterA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4230hp H4252hp I4340hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionA4M5S7T8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 10630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16245/45-18245/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$27,750$28,891$51,450$60,450$73,650
Adjustments for Features-9000-4,960-8,435-9,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,850$28,891$46,490$52,015$63,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0$5,525$17,175
Total Invoice$25,773$26,868$47,919$56,289$68,565
Adjustments for Features-8360-4,620-7,854-9,296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,937$26,868$43,299$48,435$59,269
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,931$0$5,136$15,970

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20062006201820182018
ModelForesterForesterA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
7-speed automated manual  $1200 $1200
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700
FWD  $0  
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $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
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Hood scoop $100   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $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
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Surround sound   $250$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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
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 recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,970$5,070$10,030$13,505$15,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$4,960$8,435$9,985
Value of Feature Adjustments-8360-4,620-7,854-9,296

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20062018
ModelForesterA6 / S6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in114.6 in
Length176.6 in194.2 in
Width68.3 in73.8 in
Height65.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,804 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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