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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: $37,438

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,047

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,870

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,677

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelA3Forester
Trim3.2 S line2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $33,980 $36,090
Base Invoice $31,561 $33,675
Cold Weather Package 700  
Navigation system 1,950  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Satellite radio 350  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Cargo net   68
Universal garage door opener   120
Cold Weather Package 637  
Navigation system 1,775  
Xenon HID headlights 728  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410  
Satellite radio 319  
Bluetooth cell phone link 396  
Panoramic sunroof 1,001  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Cargo net   44
Universal garage door opener   78
Options (change) 5,785 433
Options (change) 5,266 280
Destination 720 915
Total Price $40,485 $37,438
Total Invoice $37,547 $34,870

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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: $8,557
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,809
Model Year20062018
ModelA3Forester
Trim3.2 S line2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionS6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$40,485$37,438
Adjustments for Features0-5,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,485$31,928
Total Invoice$37,547$34,870
Adjustments for Features0-5,132
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,547$29,738

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062018
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog light, rear$100 
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
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$5,715$11,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,132

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062018
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.3,653 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 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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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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