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Subaru WRX vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,099

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $39,126

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,670

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $35,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelWRXA8
TrimSTI LimitedA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,895 $78,750
Base Invoice $38,587 $73,237
Universal garage door opener 111  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233  
LED headlights   1,600
Universal garage door opener 72  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151  
LED headlights   1,488
Options (change) 344 1,600
Options (change) 223 1,488
Destination 860 875
Total Price $42,099 $81,225
Total Invoice $39,670 $75,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX STI Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,291
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,430
Model Year20182012
ModelWRXA8
TrimSTI LimitedA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp H4372hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/45-19
Total Price$42,099$81,225
Adjustments for Features0-4,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,099$76,390
Total Invoice$39,670$75,600
Adjustments for Features0-4,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,670$71,100

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Audi A8

Model Year20182012
ModelWRXA8
TrimSTI LimitedA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Hood scoop$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Total Value of Features$6,235$11,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,500

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Audi A8

Model Year20182012
ModelWRXA8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in117.8 in
Length180.9 in202.2 in
Width70.7 in76.7 in
Height58.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,386 lb.4,729 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.2 ft3

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