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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: $30,147

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,064

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162010
ModelA3 / S3Forester
TrimA3 e-tron2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $37,900 $28,495
Base Invoice $35,248 $26,707
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Roof rails 500  
Metal pedals 195  
Cargo net 150 46
All-weather floor mats 180 69
iPod integration 350 223
Heated front seats 500  
Cargo cover   166
Satellite radio   453
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Roof rails 467  
Metal pedals 181  
Cargo net 139 30
All-weather floor mats 168 39
iPod integration 325 145
Heated front seats 467  
Cargo cover   108
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 2,450 957
Options (change) 2,283 662
Destination 925 695
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $37,107 $30,147
Total Invoice $34,288 $28,064

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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: $6,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,351
Model Year20162010
ModelA3 / S3Forester
TrimA3 e-tron2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH224hp H4
TransmissionS6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 1080, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17
Total Price$37,107$30,147
Adjustments for Features-9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,162$30,147
Total Invoice$34,288$28,064
Adjustments for Features-8730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,415$28,064

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162010
ModelA3 / S3Forester
TrimA3 e-tron2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$5,390$4,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8730

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162010
ModelA3 / S3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in103.0 in
Length169.8 in179.5 in
Width70.3 in70.1 in
Height56.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,903 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft368.3 ft3

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