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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,790

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $57,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,805

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $53,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelForesterA8
Trim2.5 XT LimitedA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $27,895 $84,000
Base Invoice $26,005 $78,120
Universal garage door opener 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,300
Universal garage door opener 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,209
Options (change) 270 1,300
Options (change) 175 1,209
Destination 625 875
Total Price $28,790 $86,175
Total Invoice $26,805 $80,204

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,091
Model Year20062011
ModelForesterA8
Trim2.5 XT LimitedA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine230hp H4372hp V8
TransmissionM5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16255/45-19
Total Price$28,790$86,175
Adjustments for Features0-11,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,790$75,100
Total Invoice$26,805$80,204
Adjustments for Features0-10,308
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,805$69,896

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A8

Model Year20062011
ModelForesterA8
Trim2.5 XT LimitedA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,095$16,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,308

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A8

Model Year20062011
ModelForesterA8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase99.4 in122.9 in
Length176.6 in207.4 in
Width68.3 in76.7 in
Height65.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,310 lb.4,453 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft313.2 ft3

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