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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: $20,567

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,280

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $19,212

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016201620162016
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 $46,200 $57,400 $59,500 $70,900
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $42,966 $53,382 $55,337 $65,938
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        
Technology Package     3,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575 575
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        
Technology Package     2,884      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536 536 536
Options (change) 1,758 1,758 3,870 770 770 770
Options (change) 1,411 1,411 3,601 717 717 717
Destination 775 775 925 925 925 925
Total Price $30,428 $32,428 $50,995 $59,095 $61,195 $72,595
Total Invoice $28,280 $30,178 $47,492 $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 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,872
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,565
Model Year201220122016201620162016
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 H4252hp I4333hp V6240hp V6 D450hp V8
TransmissionT4T4S7T8T8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
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$50,995$59,095$61,195$72,595
Adjustments for Features0-375-695-3,345-3,345-5,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,428$32,053$50,300$55,750$57,850$66,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$5,450$7,550$16,450
Total Invoice$28,280$30,178$47,492$55,024$56,979$67,580
Adjustments for Features0-349-647-3,115-3,115-5,441
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,280$29,829$46,845$51,909$53,864$62,139
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,549$0$5,064$7,019$15,294

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year201220122016201620162016
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    
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/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$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
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$150
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
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    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Hood scoop $100    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler $200    
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
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
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
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
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75    
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
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$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,385$5,760$6,080$8,730$8,730$11,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$695$3,345$3,345$5,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-349-647-3,115-3,115-5,441

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20122016
ModelForesterA6 / S6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in114.6 in
Length179.5 in194.2 in
Width70.1 in73.8 in
Height65.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,804 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested59033%

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