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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: $29,902

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,873

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,737

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelA3Forester
Trim3.22.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $35,875 $27,895
Base Invoice $33,364 $26,005
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo net   46
Rear spoiler   353
4-speed automatic   800
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo net   30
Rear spoiler   230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 2,075 1,382
Options (change) 1,930 1,107
Destination 825 625
Total Price $38,775 $29,902
Total Invoice $36,119 $27,737

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,528
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,198
Model Year20092006
ModelA3Forester
Trim3.22.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionS6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$38,775$29,902
Adjustments for Features-2,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,430$29,902
Total Invoice$36,119$27,737
Adjustments for Features-2,1840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,935$27,737

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092006
ModelA3Forester
Trim3.22.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,690$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1840

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

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092006
ModelA3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in99.4 in
Length168.7 in176.6 in
Width69.5 in68.3 in
Height56.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft357.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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