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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: $30,831

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $56,044

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,722

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $52,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelForesterForesterA8A8
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $28,395 $29,995 $84,700 $133,500
Base Invoice $26,586 $28,084 $78,772 $124,157
Navigation system 1,000 1,000    
Universal garage door opener 93 93    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185    
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363    
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel     1,300  
Navigation system 888 888    
Universal garage door opener 61 61    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120    
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272    
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel     1,209  
Options (change) 1,641 1,641 1,300 0
Options (change) 1,341 1,341 1,209 0
Destination 795 795 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $30,831 $32,431 $86,875 $135,675
Total Invoice $28,722 $30,220 $80,856 $126,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,534
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,144
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelForesterForesterA8A8
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine170hp H4224hp H4372hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT4T4T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$30,831$32,431$86,875$135,675
Adjustments for Features0-375-7,510-13,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,831$32,056$79,365$122,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0$42,750
Total Invoice$28,722$30,220$80,856$126,332
Adjustments for Features0-349-6,990-12,626
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,722$29,871$73,866$113,706
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,149$0$39,840

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A8

Model Year2013201320122012
ModelForesterForesterA8A8
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $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/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row high console   $250
Ski sack   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
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  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Laminated front side windows   $200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel  $1500$1500
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
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  
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
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Memory system, second row seats   $150
Metal pedals $75  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats   $150
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
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
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
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$6,160$6,535$13,670$19,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$7,510$13,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-349-6,990-12,626

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A8

Model Year20132012
ModelForesterA8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.0 in122.9 in
Length169.5 in207.4 in
Width70.1 in76.7 in
Height65.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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