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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: $21,022

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,280

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $19,639

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelForesterForesterA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $49,700 $58,700 $71,900
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $46,222 $54,592 $66,868
Navigation system 1,000 1,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185      
Universal garage door opener 93 93      
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363      
Cargo net 48 48      
All-weather floor mats 69 69 200 200 200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575
Navigation system 888 888      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120      
Universal garage door opener 61 61      
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272      
Cargo net 31 31      
All-weather floor mats 39 39 186 186 186
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536 536
Options (change) 1,758 1,758 775 775 775
Options (change) 1,411 1,411 722 722 722
Destination 775 775 975 975 975
Total Price $30,428 $32,428 $51,450 $60,450 $73,650
Total Invoice $28,280 $30,178 $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 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,952
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,642
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelForesterForesterA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4252hp I4340hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT4T4S7T8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 10630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$30,428$32,428$51,450$60,450$73,650
Adjustments for Features0-375-1,070-4,445-6,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,428$32,053$50,380$56,005$67,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$5,625$16,950
Total Invoice$28,280$30,178$47,919$56,289$68,565
Adjustments for Features0-349-997-4,139-5,884
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,280$29,829$46,922$52,150$62,681
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,549$0$5,228$15,759

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelForesterForesterA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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 
AWD$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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop $100   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear spoiler $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
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
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
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$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
Metal pedals $75  $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,860$6,235$6,930$10,305$12,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$1,070$4,445$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-349-997-4,139-5,884

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20122018
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%

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