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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: $27,649

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $59,226

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,710

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $55,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelA8A8ForesterForester
TrimA8 LA8 L W122.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $84,700 $133,500 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $78,772 $124,157 $25,001 $26,005
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300      
Active rear differential   1,300    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42  
Universal garage door opener     87 87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209      
Active rear differential   1,210    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28  
Universal garage door opener     56 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Options (change) 1,300 1,300 129 270
Options (change) 1,209 1,210 84 175
Destination 875 875 625 625
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $86,875 $136,975 $27,649 $28,790
Total Invoice $80,856 $127,542 $25,710 $26,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,051
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,675
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelA8A8ForesterForester
TrimA8 LA8 L W122.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine372hp V8500hp W12173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionT8T8A4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/40-20215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$86,875$136,975$27,649$28,790
Adjustments for Features-11,075-16,975-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,800$120,000$26,749$28,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$44,200$0$2,041
Total Invoice$80,856$127,542$25,710$26,805
Adjustments for Features-10,308-15,806-8370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,548$111,736$24,873$26,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$41,188$0$1,932

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201220062006
ModelA8A8ForesterForester
TrimA8 LA8 L W122.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
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 steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Roof rack  $300$300
Second-row high console $250  
Ski sack $50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Hood scoop   $100
Laminated front side windows $200  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500$1500  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
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  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
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  
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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, second row seats $150  
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$16,320$22,220$6,145$5,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,075$16,975$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,308-15,806-8370

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122006
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 Weight4,454 lb.3,166 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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