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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: $28,348

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $114,022

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,266

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $106,317

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201820182018
ModelForesterForesterR8R8R8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedV10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $138,700 $164,900 $194,400
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $128,991 $153,357 $180,792
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Universal garage door opener 87 87      
Cargo net 46 46      
Satellite radio 445 445      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 545 545 545
Rear spoiler 353 353      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Universal garage door opener 56 56      
Cargo net 30 30      
Satellite radio 334 334      
All-weather floor mats 33 33 507 507 507
Rear spoiler 230 230      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     535 535 535
Options (change) 1,028 1,169 1,120 1,120 1,120
Options (change) 711 802 1,042 1,042 1,042
Destination 625 625 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,300 1,300
Total Price $28,348 $29,689 $142,370 $168,570 $198,070
Total Invoice $26,266 $27,543 $132,583 $156,949 $184,384

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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: $109,157
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $101,782
Model Year20072007201820182018
ModelForesterForesterR8R8R8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedV10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp H4224hp H4532hp V10532hp V10602hp V10
TransmissionA4M5S7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7550, 13550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17245/35-19245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$28,348$29,689$142,370$168,570$198,070
Adjustments for Features-9000-5,765-7,865-10,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,448$29,689$136,605$160,705$187,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,241$0$24,100$50,825
Total Invoice$26,266$27,543$132,583$156,949$184,384
Adjustments for Features-8340-5,369-7,323-9,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,432$27,543$127,214$149,626$174,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,111$0$22,412$47,265

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Model Year20072007201820182018
ModelForesterForesterR8R8R8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedV10 RWSV10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
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
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500$500
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels    $250
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler    $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings    $100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser    $200
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler    $400
Hood scoop $100   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler   $400 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player, remote  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Performance meter  $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,025$6,125$11,890$13,990$16,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$5,765$7,865$10,640
Value of Feature Adjustments-8340-5,369-7,323-9,905

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Model Year20072018
ModelForesterR8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.4 in104.3 in
Length176.6 in174.3 in
Width68.3 in76.4 in
Height65.0 in48.8 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.9 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 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft38.0 ft3

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