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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: $29,493

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $85,257

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,406

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $79,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelForesterForesterR8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $109,000
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $101,370
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Rear spoiler 367    
Satellite radio 453 453  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Rear spoiler 275    
Satellite radio 340 340  
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605
Options (change) 2,803 2,436 2,650
Options (change) 2,381 2,109 2,465
Destination 695 695 1,000
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $29,493 $31,326 $114,750
Total Invoice $27,406 $29,213 $106,935

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $86,997
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,146
Model Year200920092008
ModelForesterForesterR8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4420hp V8
TransmissionT4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/35-19
Total Price$29,493$31,326$114,750
Adjustments for Features-1,740-1,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,753$29,351$114,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0
Total Invoice$27,406$29,213$106,935
Adjustments for Features-1,617-1,8420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,789$27,371$106,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,582$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Model Year200920092008
ModelForesterForesterR8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Total Value of Features$6,715$6,950$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,740$1,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,617-1,8420

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092008
ModelForesterR8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.0 in104.3 in
Length179.5 in174.5 in
Width70.1 in75.0 in
Height65.9 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft33.5 ft3

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