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Audi R8 vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,595

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $90,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,346

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $84,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201620162016
ModelR8R8R8WRXWRXWRX
Trim4.25.2GTLimitedSTISTI Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $196,800 $30,395 $34,695 $39,995
Base Invoice $106,206 $138,570 $183,024 $28,601 $32,820 $37,750
Navigation system 2,100          
iPod integration 100 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 650      
LED headlights 3,500          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       165 165 165
Navigation Package       3,100 2,600  
Cargo net       55 55 55
Universal garage door opener       85 85 85
Tall rear wing-type spoiler           0
Navigation system 1,953          
iPod integration 93 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 605      
LED headlights 3,255          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       107 107 107
Navigation Package       2,751 2,307  
Cargo net       36 36 36
Universal garage door opener       56 56 56
Tall rear wing-type spoiler           0
Options (change) 6,350 650 650 3,405 2,905 305
Options (change) 5,906 605 605 2,950 2,506 199
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 795 795 795
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $124,800 $153,900 $200,800 $34,595 $38,395 $41,095
Total Invoice $116,362 $143,425 $186,979 $32,346 $36,121 $38,744

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $91,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,166
Model Year201220122012201620162016
ModelR8R8R8WRXWRXWRX
Trim4.25.2GTLimitedSTISTI Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10268hp H4305hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM6M6S6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12140, 7440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$124,800$153,900$200,800$34,595$38,395$41,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,290-2,350-1,230-1,280-2,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$124,800$152,610$198,450$33,365$37,115$38,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,810$73,650$0$3,750$4,900
Total Invoice$116,362$143,425$186,979$32,346$36,121$38,744
Adjustments for Features0-1,202-2,188-1,150-1,204-2,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$116,362$142,223$184,791$31,196$34,917$36,076
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,861$68,429$0$3,721$4,880

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201220122012201620162016
ModelR8R8R8WRXWRXWRX
Trim4.25.2GTLimitedSTISTI Limited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150$150$150
6-speed automated manual  $1100   
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access   $10$10$10
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front $150    
Obstacle detection, rear $250    
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential    $275$275
Limited-slip front differential    $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
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   
Front splitter spoiler   $200$200$200
Hood scoop   $100$100$100
Rear spoiler   $200  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400    
Sunroof   $900 $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler    $500$500
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   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound $250    
USB port   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75   
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim $250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50 
No leather in second row$-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, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $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   
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$5,845$7,135$8,195$7,075$7,125$8,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,290$2,350$1,230$1,280$2,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,202-2,188-1,150-1,204-2,668

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122016
ModelR8WRX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in104.3 in
Length174.5 in180.9 in
Width75.0 in70.7 in
Height49.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,268 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested93555%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72553%
Total Not Requested63547%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

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

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