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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: $28,113

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $8,507

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,027

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $8,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019201920092009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3ForesterForester
TrimA3 40A3 45S32.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,300 $35,600 $44,500 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $31,304 $33,464 $41,832 $24,330 $26,409
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575    
Cargo net 155 155 155 46 46
All-weather floor mats 180 180   69 69
Universal garage door opener 295 295 295 82 82
Metal pedals 195 195      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995 995      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183 183
iPod integration       223 223
Rear spoiler       367  
Satellite radio       453 453
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536    
Cargo net 144 144 144 30 30
All-weather floor mats 168 168   39 39
Universal garage door opener 274 274 274 54 54
Metal pedals 182 182      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926 926      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119 119
iPod integration       145 145
Rear spoiler       275  
Satellite radio       340 340
Options (change) 2,395 2,395 1,025 1,423 1,056
Options (change) 2,230 2,230 954 1,002 727
Destination 925 995 995 695 695
Total Price $36,620 $38,990 $46,520 $28,113 $29,946
Total Invoice $34,459 $36,689 $43,781 $26,027 $27,831

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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: $9,077
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,960
Model Year20192019201920092009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3ForesterForester
TrimA3 40A3 45S32.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionS7S7S7T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 1080, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$36,620$38,990$46,520$28,113$29,946
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-5,150-570-805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,620$37,290$41,370$27,543$29,141
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$4,750$0$1,598
Total Invoice$34,459$36,689$43,781$26,027$27,831
Adjustments for Features0-1,600-4,847-528-748
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,459$35,089$38,934$25,499$27,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$630$4,475$0$1,584

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

Model Year20192019201920092009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3ForesterForester
TrimA3 40A3 45S32.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
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  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
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
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300$300   
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100  
Apple CarPlay support  $100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Boost gauge  $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  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
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  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Metal pedals$75$75$75 $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,865$6,565$10,015$5,435$5,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$5,150$570$805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,600-4,847-528-748

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

Model Year20192009
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in103.0 in
Length175.4 in179.5 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height55.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

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

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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