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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,703

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $3,917

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,495

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $3,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3ForesterForester
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS32.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224 $26,094 $27,992
Cold Weather Package 500 500 500      
Navigation Plus Package 1,900 1,900 1,900 2,600    
iPod integration 350 350 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Cargo net 150 150 150 150 48 48
All-weather floor mats 180 180 180 180 69 69
Metal pedals 195 195 195      
Convenience Package       750    
Driver Assistance Package       1,400    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         185 185
Navigation system         1,000 1,000
Obstacle detection, rear         363 363
Rear spoiler         368  
Cold Weather Package 467 467 467      
Navigation Plus Package 1,768 1,768 1,768 2,418    
iPod integration 325 325 325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 511 511    
Cargo net 139 139 139 139 31 31
All-weather floor mats 168 168 168 168 39 39
Metal pedals 181 181 181      
Convenience Package       697    
Driver Assistance Package       1,302    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         120 120
Navigation system         888 888
Obstacle detection, rear         272 272
Rear spoiler         276  
Options (change) 3,825 3,825 3,825 5,630 2,033 1,665
Options (change) 3,559 3,559 3,559 5,235 1,626 1,350
Destination 895 895 895 895 775 775
Total Price $34,620 $37,320 $37,920 $47,625 $30,703 $32,335
Total Invoice $32,262 $34,772 $35,330 $44,354 $28,495 $30,117

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,262
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,943
Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3ForesterForester
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS32.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionS6S6S6S6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$34,620$37,320$37,920$47,625$30,703$32,335
Adjustments for Features00-1,700-5,300-2,345-2,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,620$37,320$36,220$42,325$28,358$29,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$1,600$7,705$0$1,457
Total Invoice$32,262$34,772$35,330$44,354$28,495$30,117
Adjustments for Features00-1,584-4,936-2,176-2,347
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,262$34,772$33,746$39,418$26,319$27,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$1,484$7,156$0$1,451

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520152015201520122012
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3ForesterForester
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS32.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900$900
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front   $150  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray    $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Roof rails    $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Hood scoop     $100
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0  
Aux input    $50$50
CD player    $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet   $150  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Boost gauge   $75  
Compass   $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors   $50  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100  
Door sill trim plates   $100  
Foldaway tray table, second row    $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100  
Power release, second row seats    $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$2,865$2,865$4,565$8,165$5,210$5,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,700$5,300$2,345$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,584-4,936-2,176-2,347

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152012
ModelA3 / S3Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in103.0 in
Length175.4 in179.5 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height55.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X 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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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