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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: $36,106

Subaru Forester Limited   
Difference: $90,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021201220122012
ModelForesterForesterR8R8R8
TrimLimitedTouring4.25.2GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,395 $34,895 $114,200 $149,000 $196,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245      
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230      
Door sill trim plates 53 53      
Universal garage door opener 120 120      
Cargo net 68 68      
Navigation system     2,100    
Convenience Package     2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     650 650 650
LED headlights     3,500    
iPod integration     100 0 0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158      
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149      
Door sill trim plates 34 34      
Universal garage door opener 78 78      
Cargo net 44 44      
Navigation system     1,953    
Convenience Package     1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     605 605 605
LED headlights     3,255    
iPod integration     93 0 0
Options (change) 3,661 716 8,450 650 650
Options (change) 2,961 463 7,859 605 605
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,250 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000 2,100
Total Price $36,106 $36,661 $126,900 $153,900 $200,800

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $97,019
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $117,082
Model Year20212021201220122012
ModelForesterForesterR8R8R8
TrimLimitedTouring4.25.2GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine182hp H4182hp H4430hp V8525hp V10560hp V10
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M6M6S6
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$36,106$36,661$126,900$153,900$200,800
Adjustments for Features-6,020-6,7800-500-1,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,086$29,881$126,900$153,400$199,240
Cost Above Minimum$205$0$0$26,500$72,340

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Model Year20212021201220122012
ModelForesterForesterR8R8R8
TrimLimitedTouring4.25.2GT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel $100   
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25   
PIN Code Access $10   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key $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   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Lane sway warning$25$25   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
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 cover$75$75   
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Cargo tray$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $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 
App support$0$0   
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Fog lights$125$125   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
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   
Memory system, driver seat $200   
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   
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
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$10,930$11,690$4,910$5,410$6,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,020$6,780$0$500$1,560
Value of Feature Adjustments-669-2800-466-1,453

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi R8

Model Year20212012
ModelForesterR8
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.1 in104.3 in
Length182.1 in174.5 in
Width71.5 in75.0 in
Height67.5 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 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
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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