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Audi A3 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,361

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $5,324

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,011

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelA3Forester
Trim3.2 S line2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $33,980 $32,995
Base Invoice $31,561 $30,836
Navigation system 1,950  
Cold Weather Package 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435  
Satellite radio 350  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Universal garage door opener   74
Cargo net   87
Cargo cover   182
Navigation system 1,775  
Cold Weather Package 637  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410  
Bluetooth cell phone link 396  
Satellite radio 319  
Panoramic sunroof 1,001  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Universal garage door opener   48
Cargo net   56
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 4,985 541
Options (change) 4,538 350
Destination 720 825
Total Price $39,685 $34,361
Total Invoice $36,819 $32,011

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,944
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,317
Model Year20062014
ModelA3Forester
Trim3.2 S line2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionS6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$39,685$34,361
Adjustments for Features0-1,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,685$32,741
Total Invoice$36,819$32,011
Adjustments for Features0-1,509
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,819$30,502

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062014
ModelA3Forester
Trim3.2 S line2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,165$6,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,509

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062014
ModelA3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in103.9 in
Length168.7 in180.9 in
Width69.5 in70.7 in
Height56.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft374.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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