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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: $27,928

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $55,772

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,000

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $51,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelForesterForesterA8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $82,500 $92,000
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $76,725 $85,560
Cargo net 46 46    
Satellite radio 445 445    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 225 225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87    
Cargo net 30 30    
Satellite radio 334 334    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
All-weather floor mats 33 33 209 209
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56    
Options (change) 588 816 225 225
Options (change) 425 572 209 209
Destination 645 645 975 975
Total Price $27,928 $29,356 $83,700 $93,200
Total Invoice $26,000 $27,333 $77,909 $86,744

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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: $43,812
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,777
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelForesterForesterA8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine173hp H4224hp H4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$27,928$29,356$83,700$93,200
Adjustments for Features-6400-12,600-15,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,288$29,356$71,100$77,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$6,250
Total Invoice$26,000$27,333$77,909$86,744
Adjustments for Features-5960-11,728-14,752
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,404$27,333$66,181$71,992
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,929$0$5,811

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelForesterForesterA8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power door closers  $300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Ski sack  $50$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 with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Hood scoop $100  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   $1500
Sunroof  $900 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation system  $600$600
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
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  
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$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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 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 seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100
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 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   
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,110$5,470$18,070$21,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$12,600$15,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-5960-11,728-14,752

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20082018
ModelForesterA8 / S8
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 Weight3,166 lb.4,465 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.7 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 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft314.2 ft3

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