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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: $28,180

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $89,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,167

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $83,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelForesterForesterR8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $114,200
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $106,206
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Satellite radio 445 445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Universal garage door opener   87  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Satellite radio 334 334  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Universal garage door opener   56  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605
Options (change) 840 1,068 650
Options (change) 592 739 605
Destination 645 645 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $28,180 $29,608 $118,150
Total Invoice $26,167 $27,500 $110,111

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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: $90,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,142
Model Year200820082009
ModelForesterForesterR8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine173hp H4224hp H4420hp V8
TransmissionA4M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/35-19
Total Price$28,180$29,608$118,150
Adjustments for Features-6400-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,540$29,608$117,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0
Total Invoice$26,167$27,500$110,111
Adjustments for Features-5940-396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,573$27,500$109,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,927$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Model Year200820082009
ModelForesterForesterR8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$6,490$5,850$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-5940-396

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Model Year20082009
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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8 specs.

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