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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: $30,086

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,934

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,067

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelA3Forester
Trim2.0T2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $27,895
Base Invoice $25,361 $26,116
Cold Weather Package 500  
Aluminum roof rails 500  
Bluetooth Value Package 600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
All-weather floor mats 120 55
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
AWD 2,100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
4-speed automatic   1,000
Cargo net   46
Satellite radio   445
Cold Weather Package 466  
Aluminum roof rails 466  
Bluetooth Value Package 558  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
All-weather floor mats 112 33
6-speed automated manual 1,378  
AWD 1,951  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
4-speed automatic   909
Cargo net   30
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 6,875 1,546
Options (change) 6,397 1,306
Destination 875 645
Total Price $35,020 $30,086
Total Invoice $32,633 $28,067

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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: $4,094
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,783
Model Year20122008
ModelA3Forester
Trim2.0T2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionS6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$35,020$30,086
Adjustments for Features-8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,180$30,086
Total Invoice$32,633$28,067
Adjustments for Features-7830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,850$28,067

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModelA3Forester
Trim2.0T2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog light, rear$100 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,415$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7830

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

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,479 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%
Bluetooth Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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