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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: $33,377

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $48,013

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,979

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $44,745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520082008
ModelForesterForesterA8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $74,690 $120,100
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $69,461 $111,693
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895 1,895    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199    
Universal garage door opener 76 76    
Door sill trim plates 38 38    
Premium Package     3,275  
Adaptive cruise control     2,100 2,100
Satellite radio     550  
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638 1,638    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Universal garage door opener 49 49    
Door sill trim plates 24 24    
Premium Package     3,045  
Adaptive cruise control     1,953 1,953
Satellite radio     490  
Options (change) 2,432 2,432 5,925 2,100
Options (change) 1,985 1,985 5,488 1,953
Destination 850 850 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $33,377 $36,377 $81,390 $124,675
Total Invoice $30,979 $33,762 $75,724 $116,121

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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: $45,193
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,121
Model Year2015201520082008
ModelForesterForesterA8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine170hp H4250hp H4350hp V8450hp W12
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18255/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$33,377$36,377$81,390$124,675
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,820-7,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,377$36,177$78,570$117,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$39,085
Total Invoice$30,979$33,762$75,724$116,121
Adjustments for Features0-186-2,624-6,538
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,979$33,576$73,100$109,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,597$0$36,483

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2015201520082008
ModelForesterForesterA8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
Power door closers   $300
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning$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  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Cargo Management 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player$125$125  
Entertainment system, console-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
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
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 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
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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,335$8,535$11,155$15,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,820$7,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-2,624-6,538

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20152008
ModelForesterA8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.9 in121.0 in
Length180.9 in204.4 in
Width70.7 in74.6 in
Height66.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,400 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75051%
Total Not Requested72549%

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