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

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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A7 / S7 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,079

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $31,541

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,782

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $29,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920132013
ModelForesterForesterA7 / S7A7 / S7
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedA7 3.0TS7 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $60,100 $78,800
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $55,894 $73,284
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Rear spoiler 367      
Cargo net 46 46    
Cargo cover 166 166    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
iPod integration 223 223    
All-weather floor mats 69 69 150 150
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Rear spoiler 275      
Cargo net 30 30    
Cargo cover 108 108    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
iPod integration 145 145    
All-weather floor mats 39 39 139 139
Navigation system 1,647 1,650    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Options (change) 3,389 3,022 625 625
Options (change) 2,757 2,485 582 582
Destination 695 695 895 895
Total Price $30,079 $31,912 $61,620 $80,320
Total Invoice $27,782 $29,589 $57,371 $74,761

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,111
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,327
Model Year2009200920132013
ModelForesterForesterA7 / S7A7 / S7
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedA7 3.0TS7 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4310hp V6420hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17255/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$30,079$31,912$61,620$80,320
Adjustments for Features0-235-2,430-7,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,079$31,677$59,190$72,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$13,310
Total Invoice$27,782$29,589$57,371$74,761
Adjustments for Features0-218-2,262-7,279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,782$29,371$55,109$67,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,589$0$12,373

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A7 / S7

Model Year2009200920132013
ModelForesterForesterA7 / S7A7 / S7
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedA7 3.0TS7 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
HD radio   $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,185$6,420$8,615$14,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$2,430$7,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-218-2,262-7,279

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A7 / S7

Model Year20092013
ModelForesterA7 / S7
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in114.7 in
Length179.5 in195.6 in
Width70.1 in75.2 in
Height65.9 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,211 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft356.0 ft3

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