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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: $29,844

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $91,456

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,635

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $85,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelForesterForesterR8R8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited4.25.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $114,200 $149,000
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $106,206 $138,570
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Rear spoiler 367      
Satellite radio 453 453    
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
iPod integration 223 223 100 0
Cargo net 46 46    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650 650
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Rear spoiler 275      
Satellite radio 340 340    
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
iPod integration 145 145 93 0
Cargo net 30 30    
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 1,953  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605 605
Options (change) 3,154 2,787 2,850 650
Options (change) 2,610 2,338 2,651 605
Destination 695 695 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $29,844 $31,677 $121,300 $153,900
Total Invoice $27,635 $29,442 $113,107 $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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $92,911
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,819
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelForesterForesterR8R8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited4.25.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionT4T4M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$29,844$31,677$121,300$153,900
Adjustments for Features-1,455-1,6900-1,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,389$29,987$121,300$152,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$30,810
Total Invoice$27,635$29,442$113,107$143,425
Adjustments for Features-1,347-1,5710-1,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,288$27,871$113,107$141,757
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,583$0$28,650

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Model Year2009200920112011
ModelForesterForesterR8R8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited4.25.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$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  
LED headlights   $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,755$6,990$5,300$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,455$1,690$0$1,790
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,347-1,5710-1,668

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092011
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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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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