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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: $34,524 Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Difference: $11,751 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | A3 40 | A3 45 | S3 | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $33,300 | $36,500 | $43,000 | $31,295 | $34,295 |
| Prestige Package | 9,750 | 9,750 | 5,300 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 995 | 995 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | 250 | |||
| Cargo net | 155 | 155 | 155 | 90 | 90 |
| All-weather floor mats | 180 | 180 | 72 | 72 | |
| Cargo organizer | 75 | 75 | 75 | 60 | 60 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | 575 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | 199 | |||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,595 | 1,595 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 38 | 38 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | 76 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 224 | 224 | |||
| Prestige Package | 8,138 | 8,138 | 4,930 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 926 | 926 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 233 | 233 | |||
| Cargo net | 144 | 144 | 144 | 58 | 58 |
| All-weather floor mats | 168 | 168 | 46 | 46 | |
| Cargo organizer | 70 | 70 | 70 | 39 | 39 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | 536 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | 129 | |||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 1,366 | 1,366 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | 24 | 24 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | 49 | |||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 145 | 145 | |||
| Options (change) | 11,980 | 11,980 | 6,105 | 2,354 | 2,354 |
| Options (change) | 10,215 | 10,215 | 5,680 | 1,856 | 1,856 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $46,275 | $49,475 | $50,100 | $34,524 | $37,524 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Subaru Forester
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | |||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,396 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,132 | |||||
| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | A3 40 | A3 45 | S3 | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 184hp I4 | 228hp I4 | 288hp I4 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 |
| Transmission | S7 | S7 | S7 | CVT | CVT-8 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 705, 14 | 705, 14 | 705, 14 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 |
| Total Price | $46,275 | $49,475 | $50,100 | $34,524 | $37,524 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,700 | -2,675 | -1,645 | -1,945 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,275 | $47,775 | $47,425 | $32,879 | $35,579 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,500 | $1,150 | $0 | $2,700 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | 2020 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Forester | Forester |
| Trim | A3 40 | A3 45 | S3 | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| CVT | $1000 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | |||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $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 | ||
| 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 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | $300 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| All-weather floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,480 | $7,180 | $8,155 | $7,125 | $7,425 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,700 | $2,675 | $1,645 | $1,945 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -385 | -356 | -1,523 | -1,802 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Subaru Forester
| Model Year | 2020 | 2017 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Forester |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 175.4 in | 180.9 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 66.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,198 lb. | 3,297 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.5 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 57.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 43.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.1 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.0 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 38.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 34.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.3 | 74.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 3300 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 3390 | 51% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 3300 | 49% |
| Total Not Requested | 3390 | 51% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 2440 | 59% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 57% |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Backup collision intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2225 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 75 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 57% |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 100 | Yes |
| Backup collision intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2325 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 16% |
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