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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: $27,945

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $9,587

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,923

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $8,762

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3ForesterForester
TrimA3 e-tron2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $36,736 $24,330 $26,409
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Cargo net 155 46 46
Metal pedals 195    
Aluminum roof rails 300    
Cargo cover   166 166
iPod integration   223 223
Rear spoiler   367  
Satellite radio   453 453
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Cargo net 144 30 30
Metal pedals 182    
Aluminum roof rails 280    
Cargo cover   108 108
iPod integration   145 145
Rear spoiler   275  
Satellite radio   340 340
Options (change) 1,225 1,255 888
Options (change) 1,142 898 623
Destination 975 695 695
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0
Total Price $37,532 $27,945 $29,778
Total Invoice $34,685 $25,923 $27,727

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,732
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,972
Model Year201820092009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3ForesterForester
TrimA3 e-tron2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionS6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 1080, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$37,532$27,945$29,778
Adjustments for Features-8550-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,677$27,945$29,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,598
Total Invoice$34,685$25,923$27,727
Adjustments for Features-7900-219
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,895$25,923$27,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,585

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

Model Year201820092009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3ForesterForester
TrimA3 e-tron2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
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  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo tray $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
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$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0  
9 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75 $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$6,090$5,235$5,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$855$0$235
Value of Feature Adjustments-7900-219

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

Model Year20182009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in103.0 in
Length169.8 in179.5 in
Width70.3 in70.1 in
Height56.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.3,251 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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