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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: $35,116

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,659

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,724

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelA3Forester
Trim3.22.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $35,875 $33,795
Base Invoice $33,364 $31,569
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Cargo net   90
Cargo cover   182
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Cargo net   58
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 2,075 471
Options (change) 1,930 305
Destination 825 850
Total Price $38,775 $35,116
Total Invoice $36,119 $32,724

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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: $5,689
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,287
Model Year20092016
ModelA3Forester
Trim3.22.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionS6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$38,775$35,116
Adjustments for Features0-2,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,775$33,086
Total Invoice$36,119$32,724
Adjustments for Features0-1,892
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,119$30,832

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092016
ModelA3Forester
Trim3.22.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
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
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,015$7,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,892

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

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092016
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

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

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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