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Audi A8 / S8 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 / S8 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,653 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||||
| Difference: $53,592 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||||
| Difference: $49,910 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | A8 L 3.0T | A8 L 3.0 TDI | A8 L 4.0T | A8 L W12 | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $78,800 | $82,500 | $87,600 | $135,900 | $33,090 | $36,090 |
| Base Invoice | $73,284 | $76,727 | $81,468 | $126,388 | $30,887 | $33,675 |
| Driver Assistance Package | 3,250 | 3,250 | 3,250 | 2,500 | ||
| Premium Package | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1,300 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | 230 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | 53 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | 120 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 3,023 | 3,023 | 3,023 | 2,327 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,720 | 3,720 | 3,720 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | 1,209 | 1,209 | 1,209 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | 149 | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | 34 | ||||
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | 78 | ||||
| Options (change) | 8,550 | 8,550 | 8,550 | 2,500 | 648 | 648 |
| Options (change) | 7,952 | 7,952 | 7,952 | 2,327 | 419 | 419 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 915 | 915 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,100 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $88,245 | $91,945 | $97,045 | $141,395 | $34,653 | $37,653 |
| Total Invoice | $82,131 | $85,574 | $90,315 | $131,710 | $32,221 | $35,009 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,447 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,191 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | A8 L 3.0T | A8 L 3.0 TDI | A8 L 4.0T | A8 L W12 | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 333hp V6 | 240hp V6 D | 420hp V8 | 500hp W12 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | CVT | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 630, 14 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 | 630, 14 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-19 | 255/45-19 | 255/45-19 | 265/40-20 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $88,245 | $91,945 | $97,045 | $141,395 | $34,653 | $37,653 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,145 | -6,145 | -6,145 | -11,120 | 0 | -300 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $82,100 | $85,800 | $90,900 | $130,275 | $34,653 | $37,353 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,700 | $8,800 | $48,175 | $0 | $2,700 |
| Total Invoice | $82,131 | $85,574 | $90,315 | $131,710 | $32,221 | $35,009 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,719 | -5,719 | -5,719 | -10,358 | 0 | -279 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $76,412 | $79,855 | $84,596 | $121,352 | $32,221 | $34,730 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,443 | $8,184 | $44,940 | $0 | $2,509 |
Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | A8 / S8 | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | A8 L 3.0T | A8 L 3.0 TDI | A8 L 4.0T | A8 L W12 | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| CVT | $1000 | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Active noise reduction | $0 | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | ||||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Full-size spare tire | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |||||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Wide-view rear camera | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||||
| 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 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |||||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel | $1500 | $1500 | $1500 | $1500 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | |||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | |||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | |||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | |||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | |||||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Active steering | $1000 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $14,945 | $14,945 | $14,945 | $19,920 | $8,800 | $9,100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,145 | $6,145 | $6,145 | $11,120 | $0 | $300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,719 | -5,719 | -5,719 | -10,358 | 0 | -279 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2014 | 2018 |
| Model | A8 / S8 | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 122.9 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 207.4 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 76.7 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,465 lb. | 3,323 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.2 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.1 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.8 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.9 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.2 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.2 | 74.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 59% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 59% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0 TDI
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 59% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 59% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Wide-view rear camera | 0 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 59% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 59% |
Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 54% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 14% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 14% |
| 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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