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Audi R8 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,727

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $91,723

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,517

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $85,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelR8R8ForesterForester
Trim4.25.22.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $114,200 $146,000 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $106,206 $135,780 $26,094 $27,992
Convenience Package 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650    
iPod integration 100 0    
Navigation system 2,100   1,000 1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185 185
Rear spoiler     368  
Cargo net     48 48
Universal garage door opener     93 93
Obstacle detection, rear     363 363
Convenience Package 1,953      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605    
iPod integration 93 0    
Navigation system 1,953   888 888
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120 120
Rear spoiler     276  
Cargo net     31 31
Universal garage door opener     61 61
Obstacle detection, rear     272 272
Options (change) 4,950 650 2,057 1,689
Options (change) 4,604 605 1,648 1,372
Destination 1,200 1,200 775 775
Gas Tax 2,100 3,000 0 0
Total Price $122,450 $150,850 $30,727 $32,359
Total Invoice $114,110 $140,585 $28,517 $30,139

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $93,788
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $87,509
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelR8R8ForesterForester
Trim4.25.22.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine420hp V8525hp V10170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$122,450$150,850$30,727$32,359
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-2,065-2,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$122,450$149,850$28,662$30,119
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,400$0$1,457
Total Invoice$114,110$140,585$28,517$30,139
Adjustments for Features0-932-1,916-2,086
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$114,110$139,653$26,601$28,053
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,543$0$1,452

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2010201020122012
ModelR8R8ForesterForester
Trim4.25.22.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog lights  $125$125
LED headlights $1000  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
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 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,200$6,200$7,265$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$2,065$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-932-1,916-2,086

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102012
ModelR8Forester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.0 in
Length174.5 in179.5 in
Width75.0 in70.1 in
Height49.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
3.568.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested49057%
Total Not Requested37543%

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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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