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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: $34,802

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $11,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3ForesterForester
TrimA3 40A3 45S32.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,300 $36,500 $43,000 $33,090 $36,090
Prestige Package 9,750 9,750 5,300    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995 995      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250 250      
All-weather floor mats 180 180   81 81
Cargo net 155 155 155 68 68
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       245 245
Door sill trim plates       53 53
Universal garage door opener       120 120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       230 230
Prestige Package 8,138 8,138 4,930    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926 926      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233 233      
All-weather floor mats 168 168   52 52
Cargo net 144 144 144 44 44
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       158 158
Door sill trim plates       34 34
Universal garage door opener       78 78
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       149 149
Options (change) 11,905 11,905 6,030 797 797
Options (change) 10,145 10,145 5,610 515 515
Destination 995 995 995 915 915
Total Price $46,200 $49,400 $50,025 $34,802 $37,802

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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: $13,118
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,468
Model Year20202020202020182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3ForesterForester
TrimA3 40A3 45S32.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4228hp I4288hp I4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionS7S7S7CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14705, 14440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$46,200$49,400$50,025$34,802$37,802
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-2,675-1,720-2,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,200$47,700$47,350$33,082$35,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$1,150$0$2,700

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

Model Year20202020202020182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3ForesterForester
TrimA3 40A3 45S32.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr 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 cover   $75$75
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$7,200$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$2,675$1,720$2,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-383-353-1,597-1,876

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

Model Year20202018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in103.9 in
Length175.4 in180.9 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height55.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 40

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested330049%
Total Not Requested339051%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 45

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested330049%
Total Not Requested339051%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested170041%
Total Not Requested244059%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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