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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: $32,959

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,766

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,559

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelA3Forester
Trim3.22.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $35,875 $29,995
Base Invoice $33,364 $28,084
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 1,950 1,600
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo net   48
Cargo cover   166
Bodyside moldings   240
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441  
Navigation system 1,813 1,335
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo net   31
Cargo cover   108
Bodyside moldings   156
Options (change) 4,025 2,239
Options (change) 3,743 1,750
Destination 825 725
Total Price $40,725 $32,959
Total Invoice $37,932 $30,559

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,011
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,600
Model Year20092011
ModelA3Forester
Trim3.22.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionS6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$40,725$32,959
Adjustments for Features0-245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,725$32,714
Total Invoice$37,932$30,559
Adjustments for Features0-227
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,932$30,332

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092011
ModelA3Forester
Trim3.22.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $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$5,390$5,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-227

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

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092011
ModelA3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in103.0 in
Length168.7 in179.5 in
Width69.5 in70.1 in
Height56.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft368.3 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 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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