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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: $29,431

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $56,744

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,209

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $52,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120102010
ModelA8ForesterForester
TrimA8 L2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $84,000 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $78,120 $24,355 $26,707
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300    
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Universal garage door opener   82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
iPod integration   223 223
Satellite radio   453 453
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209    
Navigation system   1,501 1,501
Universal garage door opener   54 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
iPod integration   145 145
Satellite radio   340 340
Options (change) 1,300 2,741 2,741
Options (change) 1,209 2,159 2,159
Destination 875 695 695
Total Price $86,175 $29,431 $31,931
Total Invoice $80,204 $27,209 $29,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,059
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,912
Model Year201120102010
ModelA8ForesterForester
TrimA8 L2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine372hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$86,175$29,431$31,931
Adjustments for Features-8,6850-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,490$29,431$31,496
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,065
Total Invoice$80,204$27,209$29,561
Adjustments for Features-8,0830-403
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,121$27,209$29,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,949

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120102010
ModelA8ForesterForester
TrimA8 L2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
AWD$1700$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, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
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  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo tray $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$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$175
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
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$25
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
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$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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$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$14,245$5,560$5,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,685$0$435
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,0830-403

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112010
ModelA8Forester
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.9 in103.0 in
Length207.4 in179.5 in
Width76.7 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.268.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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