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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: $32,376

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $89,874

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,039

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $83,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelForesterForesterForesterR8
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $114,200
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $106,206
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245  
Navigation system 1,350     2,000
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230 230  
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120  
Door sill trim plates 53 53 53  
Cargo net 68 68 68  
Premium Package       2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)       650
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158  
Navigation system 1,156     1,860
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149 149  
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78  
Door sill trim plates 34 34 34  
Cargo net 44 44 44  
Premium Package       1,953
Metallic paint (extra cost)       605
Options (change) 2,066 716 716 4,750
Options (change) 1,619 463 463 4,418
Destination 915 915 915 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $32,376 $34,721 $37,721 $122,250
Total Invoice $30,039 $32,265 $35,053 $113,924

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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: $94,734
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,354
Model Year2018201820182009
ModelForesterForesterForesterR8
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4420hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18235/35-19
Total Price$32,376$34,721$37,721$122,250
Adjustments for Features-3,145-7,205-7,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,231$27,516$30,216$122,250
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$30,039$32,265$35,053$113,924
Adjustments for Features-2,918-6,695-6,9740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,121$25,570$28,079$113,924
Cost Above Minimum$1,551$0$2,509$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Model Year2018201820182009
ModelForesterForesterForesterR8
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring4.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$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$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane sway warning $25$25 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
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
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration   $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished fuel door   $100
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$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 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
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$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 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,565$12,625$12,925$5,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,145$7,205$7,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,918-6,695-6,9740

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,323 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 system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Premium 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%

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