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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: $37,318

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,407

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,792

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelA3Forester
Trim3.22.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $35,875 $36,090
Base Invoice $33,364 $33,675
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 1,950  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Cargo net   68
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441  
Navigation system 1,813  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Cargo net   44
Options (change) 4,025 313
Options (change) 3,743 202
Destination 825 915
Total Price $40,725 $37,318
Total Invoice $37,932 $34,792

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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: $9,042
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,394
Model Year20092018
ModelA3Forester
Trim3.22.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionS6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$40,725$37,318
Adjustments for Features0-5,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,725$31,683
Total Invoice$37,932$34,792
Adjustments for Features0-5,254
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,932$29,538

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092018
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 
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
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
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
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,790$11,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,254

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092018
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

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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