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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: $33,971

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $92,929

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,381

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $86,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201820182018
ModelR8R8R8ForesterForesterForester
Trim4.25.2GT2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $196,800 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $183,024 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Convenience Package 2,100          
Navigation system 2,100          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650      
iPod integration 100 0 0      
LED headlights 3,500          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       245 245 245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       230 230 230
Navigation and Eyesight Package       2,945    
Door sill trim plates       53 53 53
Cargo net       68 68 68
Universal garage door opener       120 120 120
Convenience Package 1,953          
Navigation system 1,953          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605      
iPod integration 93 0 0      
LED headlights 3,255          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       158 158 158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       149 149 149
Navigation and Eyesight Package       2,498    
Door sill trim plates       34 34 34
Cargo net       44 44 44
Universal garage door opener       78 78 78
Options (change) 8,450 650 650 3,661 716 716
Options (change) 7,859 605 605 2,961 463 463
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 915 915 915
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $126,900 $153,900 $200,800 $33,971 $34,721 $37,721
Total Invoice $118,315 $143,425 $186,979 $31,381 $32,265 $35,053

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $98,859
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $92,403
Model Year201220122012201820182018
ModelR8R8R8ForesterForesterForester
Trim4.25.2GT2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6M6S6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$126,900$153,900$200,800$33,971$34,721$37,721
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,560-5,920-6,680-6,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$126,900$153,400$199,240$28,051$28,041$30,741
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,500$72,340$10$0$2,700
Total Invoice$118,315$143,425$186,979$31,381$32,265$35,053
Adjustments for Features0-466-1,453-5,469-6,207-6,486
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$118,315$142,959$185,526$25,912$26,058$28,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$24,644$67,211$0$146$2,655

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122012201820182018
ModelR8R8R8ForesterForesterForester
Trim4.25.2GT2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
6-speed automated manual  $1100   
CVT   $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25$25
PIN Code Access    $10$10
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Proximity key    $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150    
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Terrain selector   $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Cargo net$40$40 $40$40$40
Cargo tray   $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Roof rails   $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250$250
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100   
Carbon fiber body panels  $250   
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler  $300   
Carbon fiber mirror housings  $100   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300   
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400    
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
Aux input   $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
HD radio   $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound $250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
USB port   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim $250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75$75   
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power release, second row seats    $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Dampers, manually adjustable  $400   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$4,910$5,410$6,470$10,830$11,590$11,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,560$5,920$6,680$6,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-466-1,453-5,469-6,207-6,486

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122018
ModelR8Forester
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.9 in
Length174.5 in180.9 in
Width75.0 in70.7 in
Height49.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
3.574.7 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 mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested64074%
Total Not Requested22526%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested195045%
Total Not Requested242555%

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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