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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: $31,882

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $80,868

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,788

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $75,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelForesterForesterR8
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $109,000
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $101,370
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Door sill trim plates 38 38  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Door sill trim plates 24 24  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605
Options (change) 237 237 650
Options (change) 153 153 605
Destination 850 850 1,000
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $31,882 $34,882 $112,750
Total Invoice $29,788 $32,572 $105,075

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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: $85,393
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,515
Model Year201620162008
ModelForesterForesterR8
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4250hp H4420hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/35-19
Total Price$31,882$34,882$112,750
Adjustments for Features-4,525-4,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,357$30,157$112,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$29,788$32,572$105,075
Adjustments for Features-4,228-4,4120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,560$28,160$105,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Model Year201620162008
ModelForesterForesterR8
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
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
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,425$8,625$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,525$4,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,228-4,4120

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Model Year20162008
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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