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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: $34,464

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $22,806

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,935

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $21,393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelForesterForesterA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0T CompetitionS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $34,295 $47,600 $58,600 $67,600 $70,900
Base Invoice $29,243 $32,028 $44,268 $54,498 $62,868 $65,938
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199        
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,595 1,595        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224        
Door sill trim plates 38 38        
Cargo net 90 90        
Universal garage door opener 76 76        
All-weather floor mats 72 72 195 195 195 195
Driver Assistance Package     2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550
Premium Plus Package     4,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575 575
LED headlights     1,400 1,400   1,400
Wood trim         0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129        
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,366 1,366        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145        
Door sill trim plates 24 24        
Cargo net 58 58        
Universal garage door opener 49 49        
All-weather floor mats 46 46 181 181 181 181
Driver Assistance Package     2,371 2,371 2,372 2,371
Premium Plus Package     3,720      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536 536 536
LED headlights     1,302 1,302   1,302
Wood trim         0  
Options (change) 2,294 2,294 8,720 4,720 3,320 4,720
Options (change) 1,817 1,817 8,110 4,390 3,089 4,390
Destination 875 875 950 950 950 950
Total Price $34,464 $37,464 $57,270 $64,270 $71,870 $76,570
Total Invoice $31,935 $34,720 $53,328 $59,838 $66,907 $71,278

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,476
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,014
Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelForesterForesterA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0T CompetitionS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4250hp H4252hp I4333hp V6340hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8S7T8T8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8630, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18245/45-18245/45-18255/35-20255/40-19
Total Price$34,464$37,464$57,270$64,270$71,870$76,570
Adjustments for Features-670-9700-1,800-4,025-4,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,794$36,494$57,270$62,470$67,845$72,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$5,200$10,575$15,125
Total Invoice$31,935$34,720$53,328$59,838$66,907$71,278
Adjustments for Features-621-8990-1,676-3,747-3,886
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,314$33,821$53,328$58,162$63,160$67,392
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,507$0$4,834$9,832$14,064

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year201720172017201720172017
ModelForesterForesterA6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0T CompetitionS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100    
7-speed automated manual  $1200  $1200
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300 
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700$1700
FWD  $0   
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25    
PIN Code Access$10$10    
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power trunk closer    $350 
Sunshade, rear, power    $225 
Sunshades, second row    $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Backup collision intervention$150$150    
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Hill descent control$250$250    
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane sway warning$25$25    
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Terrain selector$200$200    
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0$0$0
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$125$125$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$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support$0$0    
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Head-up display (HUD)    $350 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200 
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $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  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,450$8,750$7,780$9,580$11,805$11,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$670$970$0$1,800$4,025$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-621-8990-1,676-3,747-3,886

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20172017
ModelForesterA6 / S6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in114.6 in
Length180.9 in194.2 in
Width70.7 in73.8 in
Height66.4 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,804 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested222583%
Total Not Requested45017%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested222580%
Total Not Requested55020%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 2.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested100047%
Total Not Requested115053%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
USB port-75Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested130045%
Total Not Requested159055%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested100047%
Total Not Requested115053%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T Competition

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested100047%
Total Not Requested115053%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested100047%
Total Not Requested115053%

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