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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: $41,511

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,782

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $38,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedA7 3.0TS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $69,700 $81,200 $113,900 $130,700
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $64,822 $75,516 $105,928 $121,552
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183        
iPod integration 223 223        
Rear spoiler 367          
Cargo cover 166 166        
Satellite radio 453 453        
Universal garage door opener 82 82        
Navigation system 1,800 1,800        
Cargo net 46 46 140 140 140 140
All-weather floor mats 69 69 200 200 200 200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575 575
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119        
iPod integration 145 145        
Rear spoiler 275          
Cargo cover 108 108        
Satellite radio 340 340        
Universal garage door opener 54 54        
Navigation system 1,647 1,650        
Cargo net 30 30 130 130 130 130
All-weather floor mats 39 39 186 186 186 186
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536 536 536
Options (change) 3,389 3,022 915 915 915 915
Options (change) 2,757 2,485 852 852 852 852
Destination 695 695 975 975 975 975
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000
Total Price $30,079 $31,912 $71,590 $83,090 $116,790 $133,590
Total Invoice $27,782 $29,589 $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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,141
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,937
Model Year200920092018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedA7 3.0TS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4340hp V6450hp V8560hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T8S7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6630, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17255/40-19255/40-19275/30-21275/30-21
Total Price$30,079$31,912$71,590$83,090$116,790$133,590
Adjustments for Features0-235-6,370-8,845-10,370-14,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,079$31,677$65,220$74,245$106,420$119,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$9,025$41,200$54,300
Total Invoice$27,782$29,589$66,649$77,343$108,755$124,379
Adjustments for Features0-218-5,930-8,233-9,657-13,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,782$29,371$60,719$69,110$99,098$111,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,589$0$8,391$38,379$50,560

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

Model Year200920092018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedA7 3.0TS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900    
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     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250    
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
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$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
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Wide-view front camera    $150$150
Wide-view rear camera    $0$0
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$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    
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
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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
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
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
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
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
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200$200
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75    
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals $75 $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 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  
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$5,460$5,695$11,830$14,305$15,830$19,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$6,370$8,845$10,370$14,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-218-5,930-8,233-9,657-13,100

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

Model Year20092018
ModelForesterA7 / S7 / RS7
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in114.7 in
Length179.5 in196.2 in
Width70.1 in75.2 in
Height65.9 in55.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,256 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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