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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: $27,845

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX   
Difference: $3,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,087

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX   
Difference: $3,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelA3A3Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineWRX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $24,495
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $23,022
Convenience Package 350    
S Line Package 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
Heated front seats 450 450  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Limited Package     2,500
Cargo net     42
Convenience Package 325    
S Line Package 2,326    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418  
Heated front seats 418 418  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Limited Package     2,294
Cargo net     27
Options (change) 4,850 2,000 2,725
Options (change) 4,510 1,859 2,440
Destination 775 775 625
Total Price $31,555 $37,690 $27,845
Total Invoice $29,400 $35,105 $26,087

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,726
Model Year200820082006
ModelA3A3Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineWRX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4250hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionM6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$31,555$37,690$27,845
Adjustments for Features-630-3,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,925$33,960$27,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,035$0
Total Invoice$29,400$35,105$26,087
Adjustments for Features-587-3,4740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,813$31,631$26,087
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,818$0

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

Model Year200820082006
ModelA3A3Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineWRX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50 
Satellite radio $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,700$7,800$4,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$630$3,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-587-3,4740

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

Model Year20082006
ModelA3Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in99.4 in
Length168.7 in175.4 in
Width69.5 in66.7 in
Height56.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft327.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft361.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15040%
Total Not Requested22560%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
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
Total Requested147556%
Total Not Requested118044%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested200098%
Total Not Requested502%

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