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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: $28,226

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $90,874

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,197

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $84,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelR8R8ForesterForester
Trim4.25.22.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $24,930 $26,116
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650    
Rear spoiler     353 353
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42  
Cargo net     46 46
Satellite radio     445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Universal garage door opener       87
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605    
Rear spoiler     230 230
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28  
Cargo net     30 30
Satellite radio     334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Universal garage door opener       56
Options (change) 650 650 886 1,114
Options (change) 605 605 622 769
Destination 1,250 1,250 645 645
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 0
Total Price $119,100 $153,900 $28,226 $29,654
Total Invoice $111,061 $143,425 $26,197 $27,530

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $91,129
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,099
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelR8R8ForesterForester
Trim4.25.22.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine430hp V8525hp V10173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6A4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$119,100$153,900$28,226$29,654
Adjustments for Features-385-2,900-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$118,715$151,000$27,586$29,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$32,285$0$2,068
Total Invoice$111,061$143,425$26,197$27,530
Adjustments for Features-359-2,703-5940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$110,702$140,722$25,603$27,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,020$0$1,927

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelR8R8ForesterForester
Trim4.25.22.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera $200  
Stability control$400$400  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100  
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Navigation system $600  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information $25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights $1000  
Trip computer$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,275$8,790$6,530$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$385$2,900$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-359-2,703-5940

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
ModelR8Forester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in99.4 in
Length174.5 in176.6 in
Width75.0 in68.3 in
Height49.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
3.557.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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