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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: $29,421

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,419

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,421

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelA3Forester
Trim2.0T2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $27,895
Base Invoice $25,361 $26,005
Cold Weather Package 500  
Aluminum roof rails 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
All-weather floor mats 120 55
6-speed manual 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cargo net   46
4-speed automatic   800
Cold Weather Package 466  
Aluminum roof rails 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
All-weather floor mats 112 33
6-speed manual 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cargo net   30
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 4,695 901
Options (change) 4,370 791
Destination 875 625
Total Price $32,840 $29,421
Total Invoice $30,606 $27,421

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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: $3,699
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,446
Model Year20112006
ModelA3Forester
Trim2.0T2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4230hp H4
TransmissionM6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$32,840$29,421
Adjustments for Features0-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,840$29,141
Total Invoice$30,606$27,421
Adjustments for Features0-261
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,606$27,160

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112006
ModelA3Forester
Trim2.0T2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $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 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
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 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Total Value of Features$4,990$5,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-261

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

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112006
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 Weight3,263 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 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested35022%
Total Not Requested123078%

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