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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 Year20092009201220122012
ModelForesterForesterR8R8R8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited4.25.2GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
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 0
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,100    
Cargo net 46 46      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650 650 650
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 0
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 1,953    
Cargo net 30 30      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605 605 605
Options (change) 3,154 2,787 2,850 650 650
Options (change) 2,610 2,338 2,651 605 605
Destination 695 695 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $29,844 $31,677 $121,300 $153,900 $200,800
Total Invoice $27,635 $29,442 $113,107 $143,425 $186,979

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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 Year20092009201220122012
ModelForesterForesterR8R8R8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited4.25.2GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionT4T4M6M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$29,844$31,677$121,300$153,900$200,800
Adjustments for Features-1,455-1,6900-1,790-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,389$29,987$121,300$152,110$197,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$30,810$76,650
Total Invoice$27,635$29,442$113,107$143,425$186,979
Adjustments for Features-1,347-1,5710-1,668-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,288$27,871$113,107$141,757$184,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,583$0$28,650$71,218

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelForesterForesterR8R8R8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited4.25.2GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Rearview camera   $200$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$175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels    $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler    $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings    $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
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$100
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250 
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Fog lights$125$125   
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Dampers, manually adjustable    $400
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$6,905$7,140$5,450$7,240$8,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,455$1,690$0$1,790$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,347-1,5710-1,668-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092012
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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