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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: $30,079

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $36,141

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,782

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $33,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092014201420142014
ModelForesterForesterA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedA7 3.0TA7 3.0 TDIS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $64,500 $66,900 $80,200 $104,900
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $59,987 $62,218 $74,586 $97,558
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183        
Rear spoiler 367          
Cargo cover 166 166        
Satellite radio 453 453        
iPod integration 223 223        
Universal garage door opener 82 82        
Navigation system 1,800 1,800        
Cargo net 46 46 130 130 130 130
All-weather floor mats 69 69 195 195 195 195
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119        
Rear spoiler 275          
Cargo cover 108 108        
Satellite radio 340 340        
iPod integration 145 145        
Universal garage door opener 54 54        
Navigation system 1,647 1,650        
Cargo net 30 30 121 121 121 121
All-weather floor mats 39 39 181 181 181 181
Metallic paint (extra cost)     467 467 467 467
Options (change) 3,389 3,022 825 825 825 825
Options (change) 2,757 2,485 769 769 769 769
Destination 695 695 895 895 895 895
Total Price $30,079 $31,912 $66,220 $68,620 $81,920 $106,620
Total Invoice $27,782 $29,589 $61,651 $63,882 $76,250 $99,222

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,521
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,568
Model Year200920092014201420142014
ModelForesterForesterA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedA7 3.0TA7 3.0 TDIS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4310hp V6240hp V6 D420hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T8T8S7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6180, 10180, 10630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17255/40-19255/40-19255/40-19275/35-20
Total Price$30,079$31,912$66,220$68,620$81,920$106,620
Adjustments for Features0-235-4,620-4,620-8,520-9,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,079$31,677$61,600$64,000$73,400$97,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$2,400$11,800$36,000
Total Invoice$27,782$29,589$61,651$63,882$76,250$99,222
Adjustments for Features0-218-4,301-4,301-7,930-8,394
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,782$29,371$57,350$59,581$68,320$90,828
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,589$0$2,231$10,970$33,478

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

Model Year200920092014201420142014
ModelForesterForesterA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedA7 3.0TA7 3.0 TDIS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 $1300
7-speed automated manual    $1200 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
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$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
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40     
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Second-row low console    $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
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$500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500$500
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Hood scoop $100    
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
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
Surround sound$250$250  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $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    
Cornering lights    $50$50
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
LED headlights     $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim     $200
Door sill trim plates  $100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75    
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
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$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,585$5,820$10,205$10,205$14,105$14,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$4,620$4,620$8,520$9,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-218-4,301-4,301-7,930-8,394

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

Model Year20092014
ModelForesterA7 / S7 / RS7
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.4,201 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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