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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: $30,311

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $56,564

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,210

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $52,646

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelA8A8ForesterForester
TrimA8 LA8 L W122.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $84,700 $133,500 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $78,772 $124,157 $26,094 $27,992
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300      
Navigation system     1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener     93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185
Obstacle detection, rear     363 363
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209      
Navigation system     888 888
Universal garage door opener     61 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120
Obstacle detection, rear     272 272
Options (change) 1,300 0 1,641 1,641
Options (change) 1,209 0 1,341 1,341
Destination 875 875 775 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $86,875 $135,675 $30,311 $32,311
Total Invoice $80,856 $126,332 $28,210 $30,108

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,054
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,656
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelA8A8ForesterForester
TrimA8 LA8 L W122.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine372hp V8500hp W12170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/40-20225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$86,875$135,675$30,311$32,311
Adjustments for Features-7,510-13,5600-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,365$122,115$30,311$31,936
Cost Above Minimum$0$42,750$0$1,625
Total Invoice$80,856$126,332$28,210$30,108
Adjustments for Features-6,990-12,6260-349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,866$113,706$28,210$29,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,840$0$1,549

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelA8A8ForesterForester
TrimA8 LA8 L W122.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
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, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row high console $250  
Ski sack $50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
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
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Laminated front side windows $200  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500$1500  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
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  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights $1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats $150  
Metal pedals   $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, second row seats $150  
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100  
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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$13,670$19,720$6,160$6,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,510$13,560$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,990-12,6260-349

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
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 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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