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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: $30,519

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $25,051

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,303

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $23,419

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelForesterForesterA6 / S6
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringA6 3.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $53,310
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $49,579
Navigation system 1,000 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185  
Cargo cover 166 166  
Cargo area partition net 48 48  
Universal garage door opener 93 93  
Cargo net 48 48  
Bodyside moldings 240 240  
All-weather floor mats 69 69 115
Premium Plus Package     1,320
Navigation system 888 888  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120  
Cargo cover 108 108  
Cargo area partition net 31 31  
Universal garage door opener 61 61  
Cargo net 31 31  
Bodyside moldings 156 156  
All-weather floor mats 39 39 90
Premium Plus Package     1,228
Options (change) 1,849 1,849 1,435
Options (change) 1,434 1,434 1,318
Destination 775 775 825
Total Price $30,519 $32,519 $55,570
Total Invoice $28,303 $30,201 $51,722

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,331
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,818
Model Year201220122010
ModelForesterForesterA6 / S6
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringA6 3.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4224hp H4300hp V6
TransmissionT4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7160, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/40-18
Total Price$30,519$32,519$55,570
Adjustments for Features0-375-1,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,519$32,144$53,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0
Total Invoice$28,303$30,201$51,722
Adjustments for Features0-348-1,601
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,303$29,853$50,121
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,550$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year201220122010
ModelForesterForesterA6 / S6
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringA6 3.0T Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear  $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Total Value of Features$5,335$5,710$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-348-1,601

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20122010
ModelForesterA6 / S6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in111.9 in
Length179.5 in194.2 in
Width70.1 in73.1 in
Height65.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,168 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft333.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft358.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T Avant

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested75054%

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