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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: $30,948

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $52,752

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,792

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $49,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8ForesterForester
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $82,500 $92,000 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $76,725 $85,560 $26,586 $28,084
All-weather floor mats 225 225 69 69
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
All-weather floor mats 209 209 39 39
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) 225 225 1,758 1,758
Options (change) 209 209 1,411 1,411
Destination 975 975 795 795
Total Price $83,700 $93,200 $30,948 $32,548
Total Invoice $77,909 $86,744 $28,792 $30,290

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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: $43,892
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,870
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8ForesterForester
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine333hp V6450hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/40-20225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$83,700$93,200$30,948$32,548
Adjustments for Features-8,860-12,1100-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,840$81,090$30,948$32,173
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,250$0$1,225
Total Invoice$77,909$86,744$28,792$30,290
Adjustments for Features-8,247-11,2710-349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,662$75,473$28,792$29,941
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,811$0$1,149

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820132013
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8ForesterForester
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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 
Active noise reduction $0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$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/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$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  
Collision preparation system, rear $100  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$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  
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
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
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$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  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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  
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
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 release, second row seats  $50$50
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 
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$15,520$18,770$6,660$7,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,860$12,110$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,247-11,2710-349

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182013
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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