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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: $34,289

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,181

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,999

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelA3Forester
Trim2.0T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $33,095
Base Invoice $25,361 $30,927
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
Aluminum roof rails 500  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
iPod integration 50  
All-weather floor mats 120 72
AWD 2,100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Cargo net   90
Cargo cover   182
6-speed automated manual 1,378  
Aluminum roof rails 466  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
iPod integration 47  
All-weather floor mats 112 46
AWD 1,951  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Cargo net   58
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 8,325 344
Options (change) 7,746 222
Destination 875 850
Total Price $36,470 $34,289
Total Invoice $33,982 $31,999

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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: $3,651
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,355
Model Year20122015
ModelA3Forester
Trim2.0T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionS6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$36,470$34,289
Adjustments for Features0-1,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,470$32,819
Total Invoice$33,982$31,999
Adjustments for Features0-1,372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,982$30,627

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122015
ModelA3Forester
Trim2.0T2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
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 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
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 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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$5,390$6,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,372

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

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122015
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 Weight3,479 lb.3,624 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 Legroom41.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.5 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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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 headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35522%

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