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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: $33,433

Subaru Forester Limited   
Difference: $2,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920192019
ModelA3A3ForesterForester
Trim2.0T3.2LimitedTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $30,795 $34,295
Convenience Package 1,800      
S Line Package 2,000      
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,350  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245
Cargo net     68 68
Convenience Package 1,675      
S Line Package 1,860      
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441    
Navigation system 1,813 1,813 1,156  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158
Cargo net     44 44
Options (change) 7,825 4,025 1,663 313
Options (change) 7,278 3,743 1,358 202
Destination 825 825 975 975
Total Price $35,570 $40,725 $33,433 $35,583

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,072
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,228
Model Year2009200920192019
ModelA3A3ForesterForester
Trim2.0T3.2LimitedTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4250hp V6182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionM6S6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$35,570$40,725$33,433$35,583
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-4,025-8,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,570$38,075$29,408$27,498
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,505$1,910$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2009200920192019
ModelA3A3ForesterForester
Trim2.0T3.2LimitedTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
PIN Code Access   $10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$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$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Terrain selector  $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights   $1000
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats   $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,390$6,040$7,415$11,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$4,025$8,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,468-281-267

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092019
ModelA3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in105.1 in
Length168.7 in182.1 in
Width69.5 in71.5 in
Height56.0 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77563%
Total Not Requested45037%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested88070%
Total Not Requested37530%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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 Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

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

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