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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: $29,690

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $136,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,529

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $127,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelForesterForesterR8R8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedV10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $162,900 $189,900
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $151,497 $176,607
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Rear spoiler 367      
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Cargo net 46 46    
Satellite radio 453 453    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
All-weather floor mats 69 69 545 545
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Rear spoiler 275      
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Cargo net 30 30    
Satellite radio 340 340    
Navigation system 1,647 1,650    
All-weather floor mats 39 39 507 507
Metallic paint (extra cost)     535 535
Options (change) 3,000 2,633 1,120 1,120
Options (change) 2,504 2,232 1,042 1,042
Destination 695 695 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,300
Total Price $29,690 $31,523 $166,570 $193,570
Total Invoice $27,529 $29,336 $155,089 $180,199

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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: $130,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $122,020
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelForesterForesterR8R8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedV10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4540hp V10610hp V10
TransmissionT4T4S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$29,690$31,523$166,570$193,570
Adjustments for Features0-235-5,950-8,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,690$31,288$160,620$184,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$24,225
Total Invoice$27,529$29,336$155,089$180,199
Adjustments for Features0-219-5,540-8,122
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,529$29,117$149,549$172,077
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,588$0$22,528

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Model Year2009200920172017
ModelForesterForesterR8R8
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedV10V10 Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
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  
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
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$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Carbon fiber body panels   $250
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser   $200
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler   $400
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
CD player, remote  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Chronometer  $100$100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Performance meter  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,765$7,000$12,715$15,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$5,950$8,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-219-5,540-8,122

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Model Year20092017
ModelForesterR8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.0 in104.3 in
Length179.5 in174.3 in
Width70.1 in76.4 in
Height65.9 in48.8 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.9 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 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft38.0 ft3

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