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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: $29,663

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $6,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132020
ModelA3Forester
Trim2.0TPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $27,395
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Aluminum roof rails 500  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
iPod integration 50  
All-weather floor mats 120 81
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
AWD 2,100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
All Weather Package   500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   55
Cargo net   68
Cargo cover   172
Fog lights   382
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Aluminum roof rails 466  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
iPod integration 47  
All-weather floor mats 112 52
6-speed automated manual 1,376  
AWD 1,954  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
All Weather Package   417
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   35
Cargo net   44
Cargo cover   111
Fog lights   286
Options (change) 8,325 1,258
Options (change) 7,747 945
Destination 895 1,010
Total Price $36,490 $29,663

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,662
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,962
Model Year20132020
ModelA3Forester
Trim2.0TPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionS6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/60-17
Total Price$36,490$29,663
Adjustments for Features-1,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,325$29,663

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132020
ModelA3Forester
Trim2.0TPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog light, rear$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,890$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0860

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

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132020
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 Weight3,479 lb.3,449 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested80551%
Total Not Requested77549%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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