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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,121

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $9,586

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,014

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $8,833

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3ForesterForester
TrimA3 e-tron2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $36,736 $25,001 $26,005
Aluminum roof rails 300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Cargo net 155 46 46
Universal garage door opener 295 87  
Cargo organizer 75 115 115
Rear spoiler   353 353
Aluminum roof rails 280    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Cargo net 144 30 30
Universal garage door opener 274 56  
Cargo organizer 70 72 72
Rear spoiler   230 230
Options (change) 1,400 601 514
Options (change) 1,304 388 332
Destination 975 625 625
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0
Total Price $37,707 $28,121 $29,034
Total Invoice $34,847 $26,014 $26,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,391
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,806
Model Year201820062006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3ForesterForester
TrimA3 e-tron2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionS6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$37,707$28,121$29,034
Adjustments for Features-3,320-1,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,387$26,996$29,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,038
Total Invoice$34,847$26,014$26,962
Adjustments for Features-3,068-1,0410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,779$24,973$26,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,989

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820062006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3ForesterForester
TrimA3 e-tron2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Brake assist$50  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
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 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0  
9 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$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$325
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Tachometer $75$75
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$7,540$5,345$4,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,320$1,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,068-1,0410

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182006
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in99.4 in
Length169.8 in176.6 in
Width70.3 in68.3 in
Height56.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.3,166 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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