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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: $30,962

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $39,688

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,664

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $37,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017201720172017
ModelForesterForesterA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringA7 3.0TA7 3.0T CompetitionS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $68,800 $76,550 $79,900 $110,700 $129,500
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $63,984 $71,192 $74,308 $102,952 $120,436
Navigation system 1,000 1,000          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185          
Rear spoiler 368            
Universal garage door opener 93 93          
Cargo cover 166 166          
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363          
Cargo net 48 48 130 130 130 130 130
All-weather floor mats 69 69 195 195 195 195 195
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575 575 575
Wood trim       0      
Navigation system 888 888          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120          
Rear spoiler 276            
Universal garage door opener 61 61          
Cargo cover 108 108          
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272          
Cargo net 31 31 121 121 121 121 121
All-weather floor mats 39 39 181 181 181 181 181
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536 536 536 536
Wood trim       0      
Options (change) 2,292 1,924 900 900 900 900 900
Options (change) 1,795 1,519 838 838 838 838 838
Destination 775 775 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $30,962 $32,594 $70,650 $78,400 $81,750 $112,550 $131,350
Total Invoice $28,664 $30,286 $65,772 $72,980 $76,096 $104,740 $122,224

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,693
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,458
Model Year2012201220172017201720172017
ModelForesterForesterA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringA7 3.0TA7 3.0T CompetitionS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4333hp V6340hp V6450hp V8560hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T8T8S7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7630, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17255/40-19265/35-20255/40-19275/35-20275/30-21
Total Price$30,962$32,594$70,650$78,400$81,750$112,550$131,350
Adjustments for Features0-175-4,995-6,820-7,470-8,970-12,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,962$32,419$65,655$71,580$74,280$103,580$118,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0$5,925$8,625$37,925$53,050
Total Invoice$28,664$30,286$65,772$72,980$76,096$104,740$122,224
Adjustments for Features0-163-4,650-6,349-6,953-8,348-11,766
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,664$30,123$61,122$66,631$69,143$96,392$110,458
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,459$0$5,509$8,021$35,270$49,336

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

Model Year2012201220172017201720172017
ModelForesterForesterA7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7A7 / S7 / RS7
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringA7 3.0TA7 3.0T CompetitionS7 4.0 TFSIRS 7RS 7 Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300   
7-speed automated manual    $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Power door closers   $300 $300$300
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$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$200
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40     
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25     
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250     
Second-row low console   $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175     
Residual heat  $50$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  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500$500$500
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0   
Body kit     $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$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$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0   
Rear spoiler$200$200     
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400$400
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25     
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25     
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Head-up display (HUD)   $350 $350$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10     
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim     $200$200
Door sill trim plates  $100 $100  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75     
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75     
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals $75 $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$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$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50     
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$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$200
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers, multi-mode      $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,085$6,260$11,080$12,905$13,555$15,055$18,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$4,995$6,820$7,470$8,970$12,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-163-4,650-6,349-6,953-8,348-11,766

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

Model Year20122017
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.4,245 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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