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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: $92,156

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,635

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $86,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201420142014
ModelForesterForesterR8R8R8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedV8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $114,900 $151,200 $170,545
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $106,857 $140,616 $158,607
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Rear spoiler 367        
Satellite radio 453 453      
Universal garage door opener 82 82      
iPod integration 223 223 100 100 100
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 93 93
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 2,850 750 750
Options (change) 2,610 2,338 2,651 698 698
Destination 695 695 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $29,844 $31,677 $122,000 $156,200 $175,545
Total Invoice $27,635 $29,442 $113,758 $145,564 $163,555

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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: $92,961
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,868
Model Year20092009201420142014
ModelForesterForesterR8R8R8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedV8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10
TransmissionT4T4M6M6M6
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$122,000$156,200$175,545
Adjustments for Features-805-1,0400-1,340-4,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,039$30,637$122,000$154,860$170,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$32,860$48,780
Total Invoice$27,635$29,442$113,758$145,564$163,555
Adjustments for Features-745-9670-1,249-4,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,890$28,475$113,758$144,315$159,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,585$0$30,557$45,357

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092009201420142014
ModelForesterForesterR8R8R8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedV8V10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
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   
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$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$40
Cargo tray$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rails$250$250   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50
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 exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels    $250
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0$0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)    $100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler    $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings    $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop $100   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0
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   
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
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$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
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, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,180$7,415$6,375$7,715$11,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$805$1,040$0$1,340$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments-745-9670-1,249-4,440

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092014
ModelForesterR8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.0 in104.3 in
Length179.5 in175.0 in
Width70.1 in75.0 in
Height65.9 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.0 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 V8

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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