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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: $34,387

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,062

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelA3 / S3Forester
TrimA3 e-tron2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $37,900 $33,095
Base Invoice $35,248 $30,927
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Roof rails 500  
Heated front seats 500  
iPod integration 350  
Cargo organizer 70 60
All-weather floor mats 180 72
Cargo net 150 90
Door sill trim plates   38
Cargo cover   182
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Roof rails 467  
Heated front seats 467  
iPod integration 325  
Cargo organizer 65 39
All-weather floor mats 168 46
Cargo net 139 58
Door sill trim plates   24
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 2,325 442
Options (change) 2,167 285
Destination 925 850
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $36,982 $34,387
Total Invoice $34,172 $32,062

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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: $3,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,178
Model Year20162015
ModelA3 / S3Forester
TrimA3 e-tron2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH250hp H4
TransmissionS6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-18
Total Price$36,982$34,387
Adjustments for Features0-1,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,982$33,242
Total Invoice$34,172$32,062
Adjustments for Features0-1,068
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,172$30,994

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162015
ModelA3 / S3Forester
TrimA3 e-tron2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,115$5,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,068

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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 Year20162015
ModelA3 / S3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in103.9 in
Length169.8 in180.9 in
Width70.3 in70.7 in
Height56.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,903 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		9.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		39.5 ft374.7 ft3

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

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