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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: $36,377

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $52,798

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,762

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $49,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelA8Forester
TrimA8 L2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $84,000 $33,095
Base Invoice $78,120 $30,927
Driver Assistance Package 3,000  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,895
Door sill trim plates   38
Universal garage door opener   76
Driver Assistance Package 2,790  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,638
Door sill trim plates   24
Universal garage door opener   49
Options (change) 4,300 2,432
Options (change) 3,999 1,985
Destination 875 850
Total Price $89,175 $36,377
Total Invoice $82,994 $33,762

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,013
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,848
Model Year20112015
ModelA8Forester
TrimA8 L2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine372hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionT8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/55-18
Total Price$89,175$36,377
Adjustments for Features-5,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,390$36,377
Total Invoice$82,994$33,762
Adjustments for Features-5,3840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,610$33,762

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112015
ModelA8Forester
TrimA8 L2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $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 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$13,695$7,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3840

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112015
ModelA8Forester
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.9 in103.9 in
Length207.4 in180.9 in
Width76.7 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,453 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.274.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested195085%
Total Not Requested35015%

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