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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: $32,797

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $94,103

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,523

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $87,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterR8R8
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring4.25.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $114,200 $149,000
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $106,206 $138,570
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199    
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224 224    
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76    
Door sill trim plates 38 38 38    
Cargo net 90 90 90    
Convenience Package       2,100  
Navigation system       2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       650 650
LED headlights       3,500  
iPod integration       100 0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129    
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145 145    
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49    
Door sill trim plates 24 24 24    
Cargo net 58 58 58    
Convenience Package       1,953  
Navigation system       1,953  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       605 605
LED headlights       3,255  
iPod integration       93 0
Options (change) 3,572 627 627 8,450 650
Options (change) 2,903 405 405 7,859 605
Destination 875 875 875 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $33,642 $32,797 $35,797 $126,900 $153,900
Total Invoice $31,099 $30,523 $33,308 $118,315 $143,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $99,103
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $92,619
Model Year20172017201720112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterR8R8
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring4.25.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$33,642$32,797$35,797$126,900$153,900
Adjustments for Features-5,845-3,930-4,1300-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,797$28,867$31,667$126,900$153,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,070$3,870$0$26,500
Total Invoice$31,099$30,523$33,308$118,315$143,425
Adjustments for Features-5,403-3,658-3,8430-466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,696$26,865$29,465$118,315$142,959
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,169$3,769$0$24,644

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172017201720112011
ModelForesterForesterForesterR8R8
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring4.25.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25    
PIN Code Access $10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key $250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Backup collision intervention$150    
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200    
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane departure warning$200    
Lane sway warning$25    
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration   $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bright-finished fuel door   $100$100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0    
Navigation system$600  $600$600
SD Card slot   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Leather door panel trim    $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Metal pedals   $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$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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$11,265$9,350$9,550$5,420$5,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,845$3,930$4,130$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,403-3,658-3,8430-466

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172011
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 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room53.0 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested195045%
Total Not Requested242555%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested64074%
Total Not Requested22526%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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