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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: $36,912

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $295

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,107

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelA3 / S3Forester
TrimA3 e-tron2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $37,900 $36,090
Base Invoice $35,248 $33,675
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Roof rails 500  
Heated front seats 500  
iPod integration 350  
Cargo net 150 68
All-weather floor mats 180 81
Door sill trim plates   53
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Roof rails 467  
Heated front seats 467  
iPod integration 325  
Cargo net 139 44
All-weather floor mats 168 52
Door sill trim plates   34
Options (change) 2,255 202
Options (change) 2,102 130
Destination 925 915
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $36,912 $37,207
Total Invoice $34,107 $34,720

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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: $5,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,879
Model Year20162018
ModelA3 / S3Forester
TrimA3 e-tron2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH250hp H4
TransmissionS6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-18
Total Price$36,912$37,207
Adjustments for Features0-5,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,912$31,322
Total Invoice$34,107$34,720
Adjustments for Features0-5,492
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,107$29,228

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162018
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
App support $0
Aux input $50
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
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$10,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,492

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162018
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.3,653 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 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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