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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,319

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $17,431

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,579

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $15,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelA3 / S3Impreza / WRX / STI
TrimS3WRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $26,450
Base Invoice $39,527 $24,935
Technology Package 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Cargo net 150 32
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   192
Navigation system   2,000
Technology Package 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Cargo net 139 28
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   125
Navigation system   1,846
Options (change) 3,325 2,224
Options (change) 3,093 1,999
Destination 925 645
Total Price $46,750 $29,319
Total Invoice $43,545 $27,579

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,886
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,007
Model Year20162008
ModelA3 / S3Impreza / WRX / STI
TrimS3WRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionS6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$46,750$29,319
Adjustments for Features-8,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,205$29,319
Total Invoice$43,545$27,579
Adjustments for Features-7,9590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,586$27,579

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20162008
ModelA3 / S3Impreza / WRX / STI
TrimS3WRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,840$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,9590

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20162008
ModelA3 / S3Impreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in103.1 in
Length175.4 in180.3 in
Width70.7 in68.5 in
Height55.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft311.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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