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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: $91,723

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,517

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $85,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220102010
ModelForesterForesterR8R8
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring4.25.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $114,200 $146,000
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $106,206 $135,780
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185    
Navigation system 1,000 1,000 2,100  
Rear spoiler 368      
Universal garage door opener 93 93    
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363    
Cargo net 48 48    
Convenience Package     2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650 650
iPod integration     100 0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120    
Navigation system 888 888 1,953  
Rear spoiler 276      
Universal garage door opener 61 61    
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272    
Cargo net 31 31    
Convenience Package     1,953  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605 605
iPod integration     93 0
Options (change) 2,057 1,689 4,950 650
Options (change) 1,648 1,372 4,604 605
Destination 775 775 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 3,000
Total Price $30,727 $32,359 $122,450 $150,850
Total Invoice $28,517 $30,139 $114,110 $140,585

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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: $93,788
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $87,509
Model Year2012201220102010
ModelForesterForesterR8R8
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring4.25.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4224hp H4420hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionT4T4M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$30,727$32,359$122,450$150,850
Adjustments for Features-2,065-2,2400-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,662$30,119$122,450$149,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0$27,400
Total Invoice$28,517$30,139$114,110$140,585
Adjustments for Features-1,916-2,0860-932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,601$28,053$114,110$139,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,452$0$25,543

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Model Year2012201220102010
ModelForesterForesterR8R8
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring4.25.2
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  
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$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$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 audio streaming$25$25  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
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$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125  
LED headlights   $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$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 height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
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 release, second row seats$50$50  
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$7,265$7,440$5,200$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,065$2,240$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,916-2,0860-932

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122010
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

Convenience 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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