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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 L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $57,444

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,330

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $53,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelA8A8ForesterForester
TrimA8 LA8 L W122.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $84,700 $133,500 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $78,772 $124,157 $24,330 $26,409
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300      
Universal garage door opener     82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183
iPod integration     223 223
Satellite radio     453 453
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209      
Universal garage door opener     54 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119
iPod integration     145 145
Satellite radio     340 340
Navigation system     1,647 1,650
Options (change) 1,300 0 2,741 2,741
Options (change) 1,209 0 2,305 2,308
Destination 875 875 695 695
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $86,875 $135,675 $29,431 $31,631
Total Invoice $80,856 $126,332 $27,330 $29,412

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,659
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,350
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelA8A8ForesterForester
TrimA8 LA8 L W122.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
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, 14140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/40-20225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$86,875$135,675$29,431$31,631
Adjustments for Features-8,785-14,8350-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,090$120,840$29,431$31,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$42,750$0$1,765
Total Invoice$80,856$126,332$27,330$29,412
Adjustments for Features-8,176-13,8130-404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,680$112,519$27,330$29,008
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,839$0$1,678

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201220092009
ModelA8A8ForesterForester
TrimA8 LA8 L W122.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
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 steering wheel, manual  $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $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  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo tray  $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  
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
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
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  
LED headlights $1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
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  
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 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 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$14,345$20,395$5,560$5,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,785$14,835$0$435
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,176-13,8130-404

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122009
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 L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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