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Audi A3 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,190

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $7,093

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,922

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelA3A3Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineWRX STI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $34,995
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $33,010
S Line Package 2,500    
Convenience Package 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,800
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     192
BBS Package     2,000
Bodyside moldings     198
Satellite radio     453
S Line Package 2,326    
Convenience Package 325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418  
Navigation system 1,813 1,813 1,670
Xenon HID headlights 745 745  
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     125
BBS Package     1,857
Bodyside moldings     129
Satellite radio     340
Options (change) 6,485 3,635 4,643
Options (change) 6,032 3,381 4,121
Destination 775 775 645
Total Price $33,190 $39,325 $40,283
Total Invoice $30,922 $36,627 $37,776

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,188
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,068
Model Year200820082008
ModelA3A3Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineWRX STI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4250hp V6305hp H4
TransmissionM6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$33,190$39,325$40,283
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-1,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,190$36,475$38,378
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0
Total Invoice$30,922$36,627$37,776
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-1,786
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,922$33,973$35,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,051$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Model Year200820082008
ModelA3A3Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineWRX STI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed automated manual $1100 
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Hood scoop  $100
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, remote$200$200 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,140$4,990$4,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$1,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-1,786

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport

Model Year20082008
ModelA3Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in103.1 in
Length168.7 in173.8 in
Width69.5 in68.5 in
Height56.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft344.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Total Requested185070%
Total Not Requested80530%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15040%
Total Not Requested22560%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX STI

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Unbranded, 100W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
BBS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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