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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: $27,928

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $19,967

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,000

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $18,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016201620162016
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 $26,695 $27,895 $46,200 $57,400 $59,500 $70,900
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $42,966 $53,382 $55,337 $65,938
Cargo net 46 46        
Satellite radio 445 445        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42          
All-weather floor mats 55 55 195 195 195 195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183        
Universal garage door opener   87        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575 575
Cargo net 30 30        
Satellite radio 334 334        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28          
All-weather floor mats 33 33 181 181 181 181
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119        
Universal garage door opener   56        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536 536 536
Options (change) 588 816 770 770 770 770
Options (change) 425 572 717 717 717 717
Destination 645 645 925 925 925 925
Total Price $27,928 $29,356 $47,895 $59,095 $61,195 $72,595
Total Invoice $26,000 $27,333 $44,608 $55,024 $56,979 $67,580

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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: $17,962
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,741
Model Year200820082016201620162016
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 H4224hp H4252hp I4333hp V6240hp V6 D450hp V8
TransmissionA4M5S7T8T8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$27,928$29,356$47,895$59,095$61,195$72,595
Adjustments for Features-6400-2,645-7,085-7,085-9,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,288$29,356$45,250$52,010$54,110$63,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$6,760$8,860$17,760
Total Invoice$26,000$27,333$44,608$55,024$56,979$67,580
Adjustments for Features-5960-2,463-6,597-6,597-8,923
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,404$27,333$42,145$48,427$50,382$58,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,929$0$6,282$8,237$16,512

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year200820082016201620162016
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    
7-speed automated manual  $1200  $1200
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300 
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   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$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
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
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
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Traction control  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo mat$40     
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
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 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350    
Hood scoop $100    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
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
Navigation system   $600$600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
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    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
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$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $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
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,035$5,395$8,040$12,480$12,480$14,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$2,645$7,085$7,085$9,585
Value of Feature Adjustments-5960-2,463-6,597-6,597-8,923

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20082016
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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