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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: $30,727

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $91,523

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,517

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $85,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelForesterForesterR8
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $114,200
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $106,206
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185  
Navigation system 1,000 1,000 2,000
Rear spoiler 368    
Universal garage door opener 93 93  
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363  
Cargo net 48 48  
Premium Package     2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120  
Navigation system 888 888 1,860
Rear spoiler 276    
Universal garage door opener 61 61  
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272  
Cargo net 31 31  
Premium Package     1,953
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605
Options (change) 2,057 1,689 4,750
Options (change) 1,648 1,372 4,418
Destination 775 775 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $30,727 $32,359 $122,250
Total Invoice $28,517 $30,139 $113,924

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $93,488
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $87,231
Model Year201220122009
ModelForesterForesterR8
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4420hp V8
TransmissionT4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/35-19
Total Price$30,727$32,359$122,250
Adjustments for Features-1,965-2,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,762$30,219$122,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0
Total Invoice$28,517$30,139$113,924
Adjustments for Features-1,824-1,9930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,693$28,146$113,924
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,453$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Model Year201220122009
ModelForesterForesterR8
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring4.2
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$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
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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 release, second row seats$50$50 
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
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$6,890$7,065$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,965$2,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,824-1,9930

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122009
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested49057%
Total Not Requested37543%

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