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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,827

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $48,188

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,937

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $44,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterA8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $74,690 $120,100
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $69,461 $111,693
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Satellite radio 445 445 550  
Universal garage door opener   87    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Satellite radio 334 334 490  
Universal garage door opener   56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Options (change) 487 715 550 0
Options (change) 362 509 490 0
Destination 645 645 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $27,827 $29,255 $76,015 $122,575
Total Invoice $25,937 $27,270 $70,726 $114,168

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,168
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,259
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterA8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine173hp H4224hp H4350hp V8450hp W12
TransmissionA4M5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17255/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$27,827$29,255$76,015$122,575
Adjustments for Features-6400-7,660-13,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,187$29,255$68,355$109,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$40,885
Total Invoice$25,937$27,270$70,726$114,168
Adjustments for Features-5970-7,127-12,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,340$27,270$63,599$101,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$38,149

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterA8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers   $300
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50 
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300$300  
Second-row high console   $250
Ski sack   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Hood scoop $100  
Laminated front side windows   $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
Entertainment system, console-mounted   $1000
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system  $600$600
Surround sound  $250$250
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  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats   $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,085$5,445$13,105$18,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$7,660$13,335
Value of Feature Adjustments-5970-7,127-12,420

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20082008
ModelForesterA8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase99.4 in121.0 in
Length176.6 in204.4 in
Width68.3 in74.6 in
Height65.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,400 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft314.6 ft3

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