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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: $33,887

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $49,813

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,394

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $46,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420182018
ModelForesterForesterA8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $82,500 $92,000
Base Invoice $28,051 $30,836 $76,725 $85,560
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200 200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198    
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400 2,400    
Cargo net 87 87    
Universal garage door opener 74 74    
Door sill trim plates 36 36    
All-weather floor mats 72 72 225 225
Executive Plus Package       1,750
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130 130    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128    
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087 2,087    
Cargo net 56 56    
Universal garage door opener 48 48    
Door sill trim plates 23 23    
All-weather floor mats 46 46 209 209
Executive Plus Package       1,628
Options (change) 3,067 3,067 225 1,975
Options (change) 2,518 2,518 209 1,837
Destination 825 825 975 975
Total Price $33,887 $36,887 $83,700 $94,950
Total Invoice $31,394 $34,179 $77,909 $88,372

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,978
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,084
Model Year2014201420182018
ModelForesterForesterA8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine170hp H4250hp H4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$33,887$36,887$83,700$94,950
Adjustments for Features0-200-5,835-11,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,887$36,687$77,865$83,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$5,425
Total Invoice$31,394$34,179$77,909$88,372
Adjustments for Features0-185-5,431-10,852
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,394$33,994$72,478$77,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0$5,042

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2014201420182018
ModelForesterForesterA8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0T Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control  $150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
Power door closers  $300$300
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0 
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Forward collision warning$200$200 $200
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 $0
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
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  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   $1500
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
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$150$150  
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
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
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Massage, second row seats   $150
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Memory system, second row seats   $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 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,360$9,560$15,195$21,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$5,835$11,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-5,431-10,852

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20142018
ModelForesterA8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.9 in122.9 in
Length180.9 in207.4 in
Width70.7 in76.7 in
Height66.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,465 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested180086%
Total Not Requested30014%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested180086%
Total Not Requested30014%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T Sport

Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested60023%
Total Not Requested197577%

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