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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: $33,971

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $90,029

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,381

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $84,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterForesterR8R8R8R8
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $115,900 $153,900 $173,500 $199,900
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $107,787 $143,127 $161,355 $185,907
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945            
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230 230        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245        
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120        
Door sill trim plates 53 53 53        
Cargo net 68 68 68        
Navigation system       2,100      
Rearview camera       1,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       650 650 650 650
iPod integration       100 100 100 100
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498            
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149 149        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158        
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78        
Door sill trim plates 34 34 34        
Cargo net 44 44 44        
Navigation system       1,953      
Rearview camera       930      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       605 605 605 605
iPod integration       93 93 93 93
Options (change) 3,661 716 716 3,850 750 750 750
Options (change) 2,961 463 463 3,581 698 698 698
Destination 915 915 915 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 3,000 3,000 1,700
Total Price $33,971 $34,721 $37,721 $124,000 $158,900 $178,500 $203,600
Total Invoice $31,381 $32,265 $35,053 $115,618 $148,075 $166,303 $189,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $95,809
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $89,567
Model Year2018201820182015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterForesterR8R8R8R8
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4430hp V8525hp V10550hp V10570hp V10
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8140, 7465, 12140, 7140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$33,971$34,721$37,721$124,000$158,900$178,500$203,600
Adjustments for Features-5,770-6,530-6,8300-1,200-4,575-5,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,201$28,191$30,891$124,000$157,700$173,925$197,675
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,700$0$33,700$49,925$73,675
Total Invoice$31,381$32,265$35,053$115,618$148,075$166,303$189,555
Adjustments for Features-5,330-6,068-6,3470-1,118-4,262-5,516
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,051$26,197$28,706$115,618$146,957$162,041$184,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$146$2,655$0$31,339$46,423$68,421

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Model Year2018201820182015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterForesterR8R8R8R8
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringV8V10V10 PlusCompetition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000     
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100    
6-speed manual   $150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600    
Cruise control   $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100    
Lead vehicle start alert$25$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$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200    
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150    
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200    
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000$4000
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100    
Forward collision warning$200$200$200    
Hill descent control$250$250$250    
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200    
Lane departure warning$200$200$200    
Lane sway warning$25$25$25    
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$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    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125    
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$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$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Bright-finished fuel door   $100$100$100$100
Carbon fiber body panels     $250$250
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0$0
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)     $100$100
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler     $300$300
Carbon fiber mirror housings     $100$100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser      $200
Carbon fiber rear spoiler      $300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200    
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400$400 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0    
Aux input$50$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25    
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50$50$50    
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0    
SD Card slot   $25$25$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$25$25    
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200    
Chronometer   $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50    
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim     $200$200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates      $200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200    
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row   $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50    
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0$0
Wheels, dark finish      $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   $100
Total Value of Features$10,915$11,675$11,975$5,145$6,345$9,720$11,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,770$6,530$6,830$0$1,200$4,575$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,330-6,068-6,3470-1,118-4,262-5,516

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Model Year20182015
ModelForesterR8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length180.9 in175.0 in
Width70.7 in75.0 in
Height66.4 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.0 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, steering-based200No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
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 V8

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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