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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: $32,390

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX Limited   
Difference: $4,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,210

Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX Limited   
Difference: $4,447

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelA3A3Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIWRX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $28,995
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $27,312
Cold Weather Package 500 500  
Sport Package 1,400 1,400  
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000  
Aluminum roof rails 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
iPod integration -200 -200  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     195
Bodyside moldings     206
Cargo net     40
Roof rack     229
Cold Weather Package 466 466  
Sport Package 1,303 1,303  
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860  
Aluminum roof rails 466 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443  
iPod integration -186 -186  
Navigation system 1,860 1,860 1,737
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     127
Bodyside moldings     134
Cargo net     26
Roof rack     149
Options (change) 9,050 9,050 2,670
Options (change) 8,421 8,421 2,173
Destination 875 875 725
Total Price $37,195 $40,175 $32,390
Total Invoice $34,657 $37,430 $30,210

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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 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,405
Model Year201220122011
ModelA3A3Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIWRX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D265hp H4
TransmissionM6S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/45-17
Total Price$37,195$40,175$32,390
Adjustments for Features-45-1,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,150$39,080$32,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0
Total Invoice$34,657$37,430$30,210
Adjustments for Features-42-1,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,615$36,410$30,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0

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

Model Year201220122011
ModelA3A3Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIWRX Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack  $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Hood scoop  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD player  $125
SD Card slot$25$25 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$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 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,690$4,740$3,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$45$1,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-42-1,0200

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

Model Year20122011
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.3,076 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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested72546%
Total Not Requested85554%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested15015%
Total Not Requested85085%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested72546%
Total Not Requested85554%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested15015%
Total Not Requested85085%

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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 100W, 10 speakers350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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