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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $33,585 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||
| Difference: $3,827 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,199 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||
| Difference: $3,374 | |||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | A3 e-tron | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $39,500 | $29,995 | $32,995 |
| Base Invoice | $36,736 | $28,051 | $30,836 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | ||
| Cargo organizer | 75 | 60 | 60 |
| Cargo net | 155 | 87 | 87 |
| Aluminum roof rails | 300 | ||
| Driver Assist Technology Package | 2,400 | 2,400 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 36 | 36 | |
| Cargo cover | 182 | 182 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | ||
| Cargo organizer | 70 | 39 | 39 |
| Cargo net | 144 | 56 | 56 |
| Aluminum roof rails | 280 | ||
| Driver Assist Technology Package | 2,087 | 2,087 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 23 | 23 | |
| Cargo cover | 118 | 118 | |
| Options (change) | 1,105 | 2,765 | 2,765 |
| Options (change) | 1,030 | 2,323 | 2,323 |
| Destination | 975 | 825 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | -4,168 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $37,412 | $33,585 | $36,585 |
| Total Invoice | $34,573 | $31,199 | $33,984 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,397 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,690 | |||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | A3 e-tron | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 150hp I4 PiH | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | S6 | CVT | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $37,412 | $33,585 | $36,585 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,570 | -3,770 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $37,412 | $30,015 | $32,815 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,800 |
| Total Invoice | $34,573 | $31,199 | $33,984 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,316 | -3,502 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $34,573 | $27,883 | $30,482 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $2,599 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2018 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | A3 e-tron | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||
| CVT | $1000 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $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 | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |
| 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 | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| 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 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 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 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,915 | $7,485 | $7,685 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,570 | $3,770 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,316 | -3,502 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2018 | 2014 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 169.8 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,617 lb. | 3,297 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.9 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.9 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.4 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.9 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.5 ft3 | 74.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Driver Assist Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Driver Assist Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 45% |
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