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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,281

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $43,309

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,230

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $40,419

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedA7 3.0TS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $69,700 $81,200 $113,900 $130,700
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $64,822 $75,516 $105,928 $121,552
Rear spoiler 353 353        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42          
Satellite radio 445 445        
Cargo net 46 46 140 140 140 140
All-weather floor mats 55 55 200 200 200 200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183        
Universal garage door opener   87        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575 575
Rear spoiler 230 230        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28          
Satellite radio 334 334        
Cargo net 30 30 130 130 130 130
All-weather floor mats 33 33 186 186 186 186
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119        
Universal garage door opener   56        
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536 536 536
Options (change) 941 1,169 915 915 915 915
Options (change) 655 802 852 852 852 852
Destination 645 645 975 975 975 975
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000
Total Price $28,281 $29,709 $71,590 $83,090 $116,790 $133,590
Total Invoice $26,230 $27,563 $66,649 $77,343 $108,755 $124,379

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,039
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,718
Model Year200820082018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedA7 3.0TS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4340hp V6450hp V8560hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T8S7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7630, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17255/40-19255/40-19275/30-21275/30-21
Total Price$28,281$29,709$71,590$83,090$116,790$133,590
Adjustments for Features-6400-8,910-11,385-12,910-16,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,641$29,709$62,680$71,705$103,880$116,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$9,025$41,200$54,300
Total Invoice$26,230$27,563$66,649$77,343$108,755$124,379
Adjustments for Features-5940-8,295-10,598-12,022-15,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,636$27,563$58,354$66,745$96,733$108,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,927$0$8,391$38,379$50,560

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7

Model Year200820082018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedA7 3.0TS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
5-speed manual $0    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300   
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Power door closers    $300$300
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$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$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Traction control  $100$100$100$100
Wide-view front camera    $150$150
Wide-view rear camera    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40     
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300    
Second-row low console   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
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 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)     $100
Carbon fiber mirror housings     $100
Hood scoop $100    
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
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    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200$200
Door sill trim plates $100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0     
Wood trim  $300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers, multi-mode     $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,185$5,545$14,455$16,930$18,455$22,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$8,910$11,385$12,910$16,610
Value of Feature Adjustments-5940-8,295-10,598-12,022-15,465

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A7 / S7 / RS7

Model Year20082018
ModelForesterA7 / S7 / RS7
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in114.7 in
Length176.6 in196.2 in
Width68.3 in75.2 in
Height65.0 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft356.0 ft3

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