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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: $30,334

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,298

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,167

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162007
ModelA3 / S3Forester
TrimA3 e-tron2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $37,900 $27,895
Base Invoice $35,248 $26,116
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Heated front seats 500  
Roof rails 500  
Cargo net 150 46
All-weather floor mats 180 55
Cargo organizer 70 115
Rear spoiler   353
Satellite radio   445
4-speed automatic   800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Heated front seats 467  
Roof rails 467  
Cargo net 139 30
All-weather floor mats 168 33
Cargo organizer 65 72
Rear spoiler   230
Satellite radio   334
4-speed automatic   727
Options (change) 1,975 1,814
Options (change) 1,842 1,426
Destination 925 625
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $36,632 $30,334
Total Invoice $33,847 $28,167

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,928
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,490
Model Year20162007
ModelA3 / S3Forester
TrimA3 e-tron2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH224hp H4
TransmissionS6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-17
Total Price$36,632$30,334
Adjustments for Features-2,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,262$30,334
Total Invoice$33,847$28,167
Adjustments for Features-2,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,657$28,167

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162007
ModelA3 / S3Forester
TrimA3 e-tron2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Tachometer $75
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
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 recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,890$4,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1900

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162007
ModelA3 / S3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in99.4 in
Length169.8 in176.6 in
Width70.3 in68.3 in
Height56.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,903 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		9.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		39.5 ft357.7 ft3

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