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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: $34,392

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $55,133

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,889

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $51,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $31,295 $34,295 $81,400 $85,100 $90,400 $137,900
Base Invoice $29,243 $32,028 $75,702 $79,144 $84,072 $128,248
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224        
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,595 1,595        
Cargo net 90 90        
Door sill trim plates 38 38        
Universal garage door opener 76 76        
Driver Assistance Package     2,250 2,250 2,250 2,100
Premium Package     3,950 3,950 3,950  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel     1,000 1,000 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145        
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,366 1,366        
Cargo net 58 58        
Door sill trim plates 24 24        
Universal garage door opener 49 49        
Driver Assistance Package     2,093 2,093 2,093 1,954
Premium Package     3,673 3,673 3,673  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel     930 930 930  
Options (change) 2,222 2,222 7,200 7,200 7,200 2,100
Options (change) 1,771 1,771 6,696 6,696 6,696 1,954
Destination 875 875 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $34,392 $37,392 $89,525 $93,225 $98,525 $142,225
Total Invoice $31,889 $34,674 $83,323 $86,765 $91,693 $132,427

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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: $48,438
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,203
Model Year201720172015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine170hp H4250hp H4333hp V6240hp V6 D435hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8630, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$34,392$37,392$89,525$93,225$98,525$142,225
Adjustments for Features0-300-6,695-6,845-6,845-11,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,392$37,092$82,830$86,380$91,680$130,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$3,550$8,850$47,675
Total Invoice$31,889$34,674$83,323$86,765$91,693$132,427
Adjustments for Features0-278-6,231-6,371-6,370-10,913
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,889$34,396$77,092$80,394$85,323$121,514
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,507$0$3,302$8,231$44,422

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year201720172015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100   $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25    
PIN Code Access$10$10    
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Backup collision intervention$150$150    
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Hill descent control$250$250    
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane sway warning$25$25    
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Terrain selector$200$200    
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100    
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$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$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$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
Laminated rear side windows     $100
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel  $1500$1500$1500$1500
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
CD changer, remote     $200
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     $1200
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350$350
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats     $200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Heated second row seats     $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Massage, second row seats     $150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats     $225
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, second row seats     $150
Power release, second row seats$50$50    
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering     $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,900$9,200$15,595$15,745$15,745$20,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$6,695$6,845$6,845$11,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-278-6,231-6,371-6,370-10,913

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20172015
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 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 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

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested222583%
Total Not Requested45017%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested222580%
Total Not Requested55020%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel600No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0 TDI

Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel600No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel600No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%

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