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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: $32,741

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,174

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,381

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelA3Forester
Trim2.0T2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $29,895
Base Invoice $25,361 $27,992
Aluminum roof rails 500  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Convenience Package 1,275  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
iPod integration -200  
All-weather floor mats 120 69
Navigation system 2,000 1,000
6-speed manual 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo net   48
Cargo cover   166
Bodyside moldings   240
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Aluminum roof rails 466  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Convenience Package 1,186  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
iPod integration -186  
All-weather floor mats 112 39
Navigation system 1,860 888
6-speed manual 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo net   31
Cargo cover   108
Bodyside moldings   156
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Options (change) 7,770 2,071
Options (change) 7,230 1,614
Destination 875 775
Total Price $35,915 $32,741
Total Invoice $33,466 $30,381

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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: $6,194
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,887
Model Year20112012
ModelA3Forester
Trim2.0T2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$35,915$32,741
Adjustments for Features0-3,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,915$29,721
Total Invoice$33,466$30,381
Adjustments for Features0-2,802
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,466$27,579

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112012
ModelA3Forester
Trim2.0T2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
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 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
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
Total Value of Features$2,740$5,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,802

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,263 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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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35522%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40040%
Total Not Requested60060%
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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