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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: $30,255

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $55,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,179

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $52,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelA8Forester
TrimA8 L2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $84,000 $27,895
Base Invoice $78,120 $26,116
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300  
4-speed automatic   1,000
Universal garage door opener   87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Satellite radio   445
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209  
4-speed automatic   909
Universal garage door opener   56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 1,300 1,715
Options (change) 1,209 1,418
Destination 875 645
Total Price $86,175 $30,255
Total Invoice $80,204 $28,179

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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: $45,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,764
Model Year20112008
ModelA8Forester
TrimA8 L2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine372hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionT8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19215/55-17
Total Price$86,175$30,255
Adjustments for Features-9,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,225$30,255
Total Invoice$80,204$28,179
Adjustments for Features-9,2610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,943$28,179

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
ModelA8Forester
TrimA8 L2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
4-speed automatic $800
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, power$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
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 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
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 visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$15,845$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,2610

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See a complete comparison of Audi A8 vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
ModelA8Forester
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.9 in99.4 in
Length207.4 in176.6 in
Width76.7 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,453 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.257.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A8 vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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