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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: $36,723

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $13,522

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,055

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $12,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelA3 / S3Forester
TrimS32.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $41,100 $33,795
Base Invoice $38,224 $31,569
Advanced Technology Package 1,400  
Prestige Package 5,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Cargo organizer 70 60
All-weather floor mats 180 72
Cargo net 150 90
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,395
Door sill trim plates   38
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224
Advanced Technology Package 1,302  
Prestige Package 5,488  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
Cargo organizer 65 39
All-weather floor mats 168 46
Cargo net 139 58
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,195
Door sill trim plates   24
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145
Options (change) 8,250 2,078
Options (change) 7,673 1,636
Destination 895 850
Total Price $50,245 $36,723
Total Invoice $46,792 $34,055

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,552
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,902
Model Year20152016
ModelA3 / S3Forester
TrimS32.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine292hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionS6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$50,245$36,723
Adjustments for Features-1,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,275$36,723
Total Invoice$46,792$34,055
Adjustments for Features-1,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,957$34,055

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152016
ModelA3 / S3Forester
TrimS32.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,065$7,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8350

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152016
ModelA3 / S3Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in103.9 in
Length175.4 in180.9 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height55.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested130037%
Total Not Requested220063%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%

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