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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: $30,428

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $18,562

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,280

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $17,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014201420142014
ModelForesterForesterA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $43,100 $55,100 $57,500 $73,400
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $40,084 $51,244 $53,477 $68,262
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185        
Navigation system 1,000 1,000        
Cargo net 48 48        
Universal garage door opener 93 93        
All-weather floor mats 69 69 195 195 195 195
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363        
Premium Plus Package     4,300      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120        
Navigation system 888 888        
Cargo net 31 31        
Universal garage door opener 61 61        
All-weather floor mats 39 39 181 181 181 181
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272        
Premium Plus Package     4,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     467 467 467 467
Options (change) 1,758 1,758 4,995 695 695 695
Options (change) 1,411 1,411 4,648 648 648 648
Destination 775 775 895 895 895 895
Total Price $30,428 $32,428 $48,990 $56,690 $59,090 $74,990
Total Invoice $28,280 $30,178 $45,627 $52,787 $55,020 $69,805

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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: $17,917
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,746
Model Year201220122014201420142014
ModelForesterForesterA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4220hp I4310hp V6240hp V6 D420hp V8
TransmissionT4T4CVT-8T8T8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 10?, 10?, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$30,428$32,428$48,990$56,690$59,090$74,990
Adjustments for Features0-375-645-2,695-2,695-6,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,428$32,053$48,345$53,995$56,395$68,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$5,650$8,050$20,150
Total Invoice$28,280$30,178$45,627$52,787$55,020$69,805
Adjustments for Features0-349-601-2,509-2,509-6,046
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,280$29,829$45,026$50,278$52,511$63,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,549$0$5,252$7,485$18,733

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year201220122014201420142014
ModelForesterForesterA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900    
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$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$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
Collision preparation system, rear     $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Hood scoop $100    
Rear spoiler $200    
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Surround sound     $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$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    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals $75   $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
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
Total Value of Features$5,385$5,760$6,030$8,080$8,080$11,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$645$2,695$2,695$6,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-349-601-2,509-2,509-6,046

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20122014
ModelForesterA6 / S6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in114.7 in
Length179.5 in193.9 in
Width70.1 in73.8 in
Height65.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft314.1 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 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested170055%
Total Not Requested139045%

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