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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: $28,463

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $8,037

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,338

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $8,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019201920072007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3ForesterForester
TrimA3 40A3 45S32.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,300 $35,600 $44,500 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $31,304 $33,464 $41,832 $24,930 $26,116
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575    
Cargo net 155 155 155 46 46
All-weather floor mats 180 180   55 55
Universal garage door opener 295 295 295 87 87
Cargo organizer 75 75 75 115 115
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995 995      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       42  
Rear spoiler       353 353
Satellite radio       445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
Boost gauge         311
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536    
Cargo net 144 144 144 30 30
All-weather floor mats 168 168   33 33
Universal garage door opener 274 274 274 56 56
Cargo organizer 70 70 70 72 72
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926 926      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       28  
Rear spoiler       230 230
Satellite radio       334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
Boost gauge         203
Options (change) 2,275 2,275 1,100 1,143 1,595
Options (change) 2,118 2,118 1,024 783 1,077
Destination 925 995 995 625 625
Total Price $36,500 $38,870 $46,595 $28,463 $30,115
Total Invoice $34,347 $36,577 $43,851 $26,338 $27,818

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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: $7,517
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,506
Model Year20192019201920072007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3ForesterForester
TrimA3 40A3 45S32.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionS7S7S7A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10120, 4155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$36,500$38,870$46,595$28,463$30,115
Adjustments for Features-1,345-3,045-6,345-8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,155$35,825$40,250$27,638$30,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$5,095$0$2,477
Total Invoice$34,347$36,577$43,851$26,338$27,818
Adjustments for Features-1,266-2,865-5,971-7630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,081$33,712$37,880$25,575$27,818
Cost Above Minimum$0$631$4,799$0$2,243

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

Model Year20192019201920072007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3ForesterForester
TrimA3 40A3 45S32.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200  
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rack   $300$300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300$300   
Hood scoop    $100
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100  
Apple CarPlay support  $100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
HD radio$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Boost gauge  $75 $75
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
LED headlights  $1000  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 $75$75
Aluminum trim  $100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$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 headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,915$7,615$10,915$5,395$4,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,345$3,045$6,345$825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,266-2,865-5,971-7630

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

Model Year20192007
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in99.4 in
Length175.4 in176.6 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height55.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 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 Headroom36.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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