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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: $32,551

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $46,674

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,264

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $43,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelForesterA8
Trim2.5 XT TouringA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $29,895 $78,400
Base Invoice $27,992 $72,912
Navigation system 1,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 888  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Options (change) 1,881 0
Options (change) 1,497 0
Destination 775 825
Total Price $32,551 $79,225
Total Invoice $30,264 $73,737

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,329
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,498
Model Year20122010
ModelForesterA8
Trim2.5 XT TouringA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine224hp H4350hp V8
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/45-18
Total Price$32,551$79,225
Adjustments for Features0-5,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,551$73,880
Total Invoice$30,264$73,737
Adjustments for Features0-4,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,264$68,762

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A8

Model Year20122010
ModelForesterA8
Trim2.5 XT TouringA8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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 $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Total Value of Features$6,435$11,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,975

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A8

Model Year20122010
ModelForesterA8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.0 in121.0 in
Length179.5 in204.4 in
Width70.1 in74.6 in
Height65.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,399 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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