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Audi A8 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,869

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $47,356

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,567

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $44,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelA8Forester
TrimA8 L2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $78,400 $28,195
Base Invoice $72,912 $26,409
Universal garage door opener   82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
iPod integration   223
Bodyside moldings   238
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
Universal garage door opener   54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
iPod integration   145
Bodyside moldings   155
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 0 2,979
Options (change) 0 2,463
Destination 825 695
Total Price $79,225 $31,869
Total Invoice $73,737 $29,567

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,796
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,064
Model Year20102009
ModelA8Forester
TrimA8 L2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$79,225$31,869
Adjustments for Features-6,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,665$31,869
Total Invoice$73,737$29,567
Adjustments for Features-6,1060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,631$29,567

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102009
ModelA8Forester
TrimA8 L2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Total Value of Features$12,730$6,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1060

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102009
ModelA8Forester
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.0 in103.0 in
Length204.4 in179.5 in
Width74.6 in70.1 in
Height57.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.668.3 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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