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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,879

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $52,446

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,753

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $48,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520132013
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8ForesterForester
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W122.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $81,400 $85,100 $90,400 $137,900 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $75,702 $79,144 $84,072 $128,248 $26,586 $28,084
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,000 1,000 1,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         185 185
Navigation system         1,000 1,000
Cargo net         48 48
Universal garage door opener         93 93
Obstacle detection, rear         363 363
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 930 930 930      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         120 120
Navigation system         888 888
Cargo net         31 31
Universal garage door opener         61 61
Obstacle detection, rear         272 272
Options (change) 1,000 1,000 1,000 0 1,689 1,689
Options (change) 930 930 930 0 1,372 1,372
Destination 925 925 925 925 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $83,325 $87,025 $92,325 $140,125 $30,879 $32,479
Total Invoice $77,557 $80,999 $85,927 $130,473 $28,753 $30,251

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,086
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,023
Model Year201520152015201520132013
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8ForesterForester
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W122.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine333hp V6240hp V6 D435hp V8500hp W12170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19265/40-20225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$83,325$87,025$92,325$140,125$30,879$32,479
Adjustments for Features-8,360-8,510-8,510-15,5850-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,965$78,515$83,815$124,540$30,879$32,104
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,550$8,850$49,575$0$1,225
Total Invoice$77,557$80,999$85,927$130,473$28,753$30,251
Adjustments for Features-7,781-7,921-7,920-14,5110-349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,776$73,078$78,007$115,962$28,753$29,902
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,302$8,231$46,186$0$1,149

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520152015201520132013
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8ForesterForester
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W122.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel   $100  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
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 
Around view cameras   $500  
Blind spot warning system   $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Collision preparation system, rear   $100  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200$200
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Wide-view front camera   $150  
Wide-view rear camera   $0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$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$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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Hood scoop     $100
Laminated front side windows   $200  
Laminated rear side windows   $100  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500$1500$1500$1500  
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote   $200  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Foldaway tray table, second row    $75$75
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100  
Massage, passenger seat   $100  
Massage, second row seats   $150  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats   $150  
Metal pedals     $75
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  
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$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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$15,020$15,170$15,170$22,245$6,660$7,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,360$8,510$8,510$15,585$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,781-7,921-7,920-14,5110-349

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152013
ModelA8 / S8Forester
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.9 in103.0 in
Length207.4 in169.5 in
Width76.7 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,465 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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
14.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.268.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
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
Compass0Yes
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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