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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,894

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $51,521

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,973

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $47,941

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920072007
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8ForesterForester
TrimA8 LA8 L W122.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $77,900 $120,100 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $72,448 $111,693 $24,930 $26,116
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 690      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42  
Universal garage door opener     87 87
Satellite radio     445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 641      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28  
Universal garage door opener     56 56
Satellite radio     334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Options (change) 690 0 574 715
Options (change) 641 0 418 509
Destination 825 825 625 625
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $79,415 $122,625 $27,894 $29,235
Total Invoice $73,914 $114,218 $25,973 $27,250

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,261
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,254
Model Year2009200920072007
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8ForesterForester
TrimA8 LA8 L W122.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8450hp W12173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6A4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12120, 4155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-19215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$79,415$122,625$27,894$29,235
Adjustments for Features-9,160-12,260-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,255$110,365$26,994$29,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$40,110$0$2,241
Total Invoice$73,914$114,218$25,973$27,250
Adjustments for Features-8,525-11,419-8380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,389$102,799$25,135$27,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,410$0$2,115

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2009200920072007
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8ForesterForester
TrimA8 LA8 L W122.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Roof rack  $300$300
Second-row high console $250  
Ski sack $50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $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 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Hood scoop   $100
Laminated front side windows $200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000  
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system$600$600  
Surround sound$250$250  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, second row seats $150  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$14,505$17,605$6,245$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,160$12,260$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,525-11,419-8380

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092007
ModelA8 / S8Forester
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.0 in99.4 in
Length204.4 in176.6 in
Width74.6 in68.3 in
Height57.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,400 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.6 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.657.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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