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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: $31,572

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $87,528

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,399

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $81,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelForesterForesterR8R8R8
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring4.25.2GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $106,206 $138,570 $183,024
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224      
Door sill trim plates 38 38      
Universal garage door opener 76 76      
Cargo net 90 90      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650 650 650
iPod integration       0 0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145      
Door sill trim plates 24 24      
Universal garage door opener 49 49      
Cargo net 58 58      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605 605 605
iPod integration       0 0
Options (change) 627 627 650 650 650
Options (change) 405 405 605 605 605
Destination 850 850 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $31,572 $34,572 $119,100 $153,900 $200,800
Total Invoice $29,399 $32,182 $111,061 $143,425 $186,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $91,408
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,275
Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelForesterForesterR8R8R8
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring4.25.2GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4250hp H4430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8140, 7465, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$31,572$34,572$119,100$153,900$200,800
Adjustments for Features-3,880-4,0800-2,415-3,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,692$30,492$119,100$151,485$197,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$32,385$78,225
Total Invoice$29,399$32,182$111,061$143,425$186,979
Adjustments for Features-3,613-3,7980-2,251-3,236
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,786$28,384$111,061$141,174$183,743
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,598$0$30,113$72,682

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152015201220122012
ModelForesterForesterR8R8R8
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring4.25.2GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Terrain selector$200$200   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40 
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$175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
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   
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325  
CD player$125$125 $125$125
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration   $100$100
Navigation system   $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$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 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 $75$75
Fog lights$125$125   
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
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
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 release, second row seats$50$50   
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  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$9,055$9,255$5,175$7,590$8,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,880$4,080$0$2,415$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,613-3,7980-2,251-3,236

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Model Year20152012
ModelForesterR8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length180.9 in174.5 in
Width70.7 in75.0 in
Height66.4 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft33.5 ft3

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