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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: $29,302

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $8,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,326

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $7,359

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3ForesterForester
TrimA3 e-tron2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $36,736 $26,186 $28,084
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Cargo net 155 48 48
Metal pedals 195    
Aluminum roof rails 300    
Cargo cover   166 166
Rear spoiler   368  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Cargo net 144 31 31
Metal pedals 182    
Aluminum roof rails 280    
Cargo cover   108 108
Rear spoiler   276  
Options (change) 1,225 582 214
Options (change) 1,142 415 139
Destination 975 725 725
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0
Total Price $37,532 $29,302 $30,934
Total Invoice $34,685 $27,326 $28,948

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,170
Model Year201820112011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3ForesterForester
TrimA3 e-tron2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionS6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$37,532$29,302$30,934
Adjustments for Features-2050-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,327$29,302$30,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,457
Total Invoice$34,685$27,326$28,948
Adjustments for Features-1890-164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,496$27,326$28,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,458

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

Model Year201820112011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3ForesterForester
TrimA3 e-tron2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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  
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  
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$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
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 
CD player $125$125
SD Card slot$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
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
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 release, second row seats $50$50
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$4,790$4,585$4,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$205$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1890-164

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

Model Year20182011
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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