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Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,048

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $91,052

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,970

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $85,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelForesterForesterR8R8R8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited4.25.2GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Rear spoiler 353 353      
Universal garage door opener 87 87      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Cargo net 46 46      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650 650 650
Rear spoiler 230 230      
Universal garage door opener 56 56      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Cargo net 30 30      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605 605 605
Options (change) 528 669 650 650 650
Options (change) 344 435 605 605 605
Destination 625 625 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $28,048 $29,189 $119,100 $153,900 $200,800
Total Invoice $25,970 $27,065 $111,061 $143,425 $186,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90,917
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,959
Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelForesterForesterR8R8R8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited4.25.2GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp H4230hp H4430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionA4M5M6M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$28,048$29,189$119,100$153,900$200,800
Adjustments for Features-9000-1,035-3,300-4,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,148$29,189$118,065$150,600$196,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0$32,535$78,525
Total Invoice$25,970$27,065$111,061$143,425$186,979
Adjustments for Features-8330-965-3,075-3,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,137$27,065$110,096$140,350$183,059
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,928$0$30,254$72,963

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Model Year20062006201220122012
ModelForesterForesterR8R8R8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited4.25.2GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Rearview camera   $200$200
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net$40$40 $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels    $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler    $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings    $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Hood scoop $100   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Surround sound   $250 
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Fog lights$125$125   
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$6,415$5,515$6,550$8,815$9,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$1,035$3,300$4,210
Value of Feature Adjustments-8330-965-3,075-3,920

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Model Year20062012
ModelForesterR8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.4 in104.3 in
Length176.6 in174.5 in
Width68.3 in75.0 in
Height65.0 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft33.5 ft3

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