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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: $28,226

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $90,874

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,197

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $84,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelForesterForesterR8R8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited4.25.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $114,200 $149,000
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $106,206 $138,570
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Satellite radio 445 445    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Cargo net 46 46    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650 650
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Satellite radio 334 334    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Cargo net 30 30    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605 605
Options (change) 886 1,114 650 650
Options (change) 622 769 605 605
Destination 645 645 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $28,226 $29,654 $119,100 $153,900
Total Invoice $26,197 $27,530 $111,061 $143,425

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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: $91,129
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,099
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelForesterForesterR8R8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited4.25.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp H4224hp H4430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionA4M5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$28,226$29,654$119,100$153,900
Adjustments for Features-6400-385-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,586$29,654$118,715$151,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$32,285
Total Invoice$26,197$27,530$111,061$143,425
Adjustments for Features-5940-359-2,703
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,603$27,530$110,702$140,722
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,927$0$30,020

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelForesterForesterR8R8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited4.25.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Stability control  $400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Navigation system   $600
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights   $1000
Trip computer  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,530$5,890$6,275$8,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$385$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-5940-359-2,703

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Model Year20082011
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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