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Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,150

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $84,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,242

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $78,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI LimitedS8S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,095 $37,445 $114,900 $114,900
Base Invoice $27,405 $35,379 $106,858 $106,858
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165    
Navigation system 1,000 1,000    
Cargo net 55 55    
Universal garage door opener 85 85    
Wood trim     0 0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107    
Navigation system 888 888    
Cargo net 36 36    
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 1,305 1,305 0 0
Options (change) 1,087 1,087 0 0
Destination 750 750 925 925
Total Price $31,150 $39,500 $115,825 $115,825
Total Invoice $29,242 $37,216 $107,783 $107,783

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $67,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,233
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI LimitedS8S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H4305hp H4520hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionM5M6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18275/35-21275/35-21
Total Price$31,150$39,500$115,825$115,825
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-17,525-15,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,150$37,850$98,300$100,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,700$0$1,750
Total Invoice$29,242$37,216$107,783$107,783
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-16,308-14,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,242$35,661$91,475$93,103
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,419$0$1,628

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI LimitedS8S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power door closers  $300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Ski sack  $50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275  
Limited-slip front differential $500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100$100  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,745$5,395$21,270$19,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$17,525$15,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,555-16,308-14,680

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122016
ModelImpreza / WRXA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.1 in117.8 in
Length180.3 in202.6 in
Width68.5 in76.7 in
Height57.6 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.4,686 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft314.2 ft3

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