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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: $34,802

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $50,898

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,317

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $47,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8ForesterForester
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $82,500 $92,000 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $76,725 $85,560 $30,887 $33,675
Executive Package 2,000      
All-weather floor mats 225 225 81 81
Executive Plus Package   1,750    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230 230
Door sill trim plates     53 53
Cargo net     68 68
Universal garage door opener     120 120
Executive Package 1,860      
All-weather floor mats 209 209 52 52
Executive Plus Package   1,628    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149 149
Door sill trim plates     34 34
Cargo net     44 44
Universal garage door opener     78 78
Options (change) 2,225 1,975 797 797
Options (change) 2,069 1,837 515 515
Destination 975 975 915 915
Total Price $85,700 $94,950 $34,802 $37,802
Total Invoice $79,769 $88,372 $32,317 $35,105

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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: $43,178
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,266
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8ForesterForester
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine333hp V6450hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT8T8CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20265/40-20225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$85,700$94,950$34,802$37,802
Adjustments for Features-7,720-9,2450-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,980$85,705$34,802$37,502
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,725$0$2,700
Total Invoice$79,769$88,372$32,317$35,105
Adjustments for Features-7,186-8,6050-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,583$79,767$32,317$34,826
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,184$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8ForesterForester
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
CVT  $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power door closers$300$300  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rear side airbags$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  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500$1500  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Massage, second row seats $150  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, second row seats $150  
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$16,495$18,020$8,775$9,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,720$9,245$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,186-8,6050-279

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
ModelA8 / S8Forester
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.9 in103.9 in
Length207.4 in180.9 in
Width76.7 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,465 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.274.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel600No
265/40HR20 tires400No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested120026%
Total Not Requested350074%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T Sport

Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested100039%
Total Not Requested157561%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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