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Audi A8 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A8 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,827 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||
| Difference: $59,048 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,937 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||
| Difference: $54,919 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A8 | A8 | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | A8 L | A8 L W12 | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $84,700 | $133,500 | $26,695 | $27,895 |
| Base Invoice | $78,772 | $124,157 | $24,930 | $26,116 |
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 1,300 | |||
| Active rear differential | 1,300 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | |||
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 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 | |||
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | 56 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | |||
| Options (change) | 1,300 | 1,300 | 487 | 715 |
| Options (change) | 1,209 | 1,210 | 362 | 509 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 645 | 645 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $86,875 | $136,975 | $27,827 | $29,255 |
| Total Invoice | $80,856 | $127,542 | $25,937 | $27,270 |
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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: $48,438 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,045 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A8 | A8 | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | A8 L | A8 L W12 | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 372hp V8 | 500hp W12 | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | A4 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 630, 14 | 630, 14 | 120, 7 | 155, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 265/40-20 | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 |
| Total Price | $86,875 | $136,975 | $27,827 | $29,255 |
| Adjustments for Features | -11,250 | -17,800 | -640 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $75,625 | $119,175 | $27,187 | $29,255 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $43,550 | $0 | $2,068 |
| Total Invoice | $80,856 | $127,542 | $25,937 | $27,270 |
| Adjustments for Features | -10,471 | -16,574 | -597 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $70,385 | $110,968 | $25,340 | $27,270 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $40,583 | $0 | $1,930 |
Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | A8 | A8 | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | A8 L | A8 L W12 | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | ||
| Second-row high console | $250 | |||
| Ski sack | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $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 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||
| 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 headliner | $650 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $16,595 | $23,145 | $5,985 | $5,345 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $11,250 | $17,800 | $640 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -10,471 | -16,574 | -597 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 |
| Model | A8 | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 122.9 in | 99.4 in |
| Length | 207.4 in | 176.6 in |
| Width | 76.7 in | 68.3 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 65.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,454 lb. | 3,166 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 53.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.6 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 43.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.1 in | 39.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 53.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.9 in | 33.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 | 57.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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