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Audi A3 vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,350

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $2,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,322

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $1,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelA3A3WRXWRX
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $30,995 $39,995
Base Invoice $22,998 $31,561 $29,154 $37,750
Sport Package 1,800      
Convenience Package 675      
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450    
Satellite radio 350 350    
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Sound Package 900      
Xenon HID headlights 650 800    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     165 165
Cargo net     55 55
Universal garage door opener     85 85
Bodyside moldings     230 230
Sport Package 1,638      
Convenience Package 614      
Cold Weather Package 637 637    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410    
Satellite radio 319 319    
Bluetooth cell phone link 396 396    
Navigation system 1,787 1,775    
Sound Package 819      
Xenon HID headlights 592 728    
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     107 107
Cargo net     36 36
Universal garage door opener     56 56
Bodyside moldings     149 149
Options (change) 9,010 5,785 535 535
Options (change) 8,213 5,266 348 348
Destination 720 720 820 820
Total Price $34,470 $40,485 $32,350 $41,350
Total Invoice $31,931 $37,547 $30,322 $38,918

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,907
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelA3A3WRXWRX
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM6S6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$34,470$40,485$32,350$41,350
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-1,385-3,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,470$37,185$30,965$37,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$0$6,540
Total Invoice$31,931$37,547$30,322$38,918
Adjustments for Features0-3,061-1,298-3,619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,931$34,486$29,024$35,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,555$0$6,275

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year2006200620172017
ModelA3A3WRXWRX
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
6-speed automated manual $1100  
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access   $10
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential   $275
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200
Hood scoop  $100$100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
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  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,840$7,140$5,225$7,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$1,385$3,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,061-1,298-3,619

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20062017
ModelA3WRX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in104.3 in
Length168.7 in180.9 in
Width69.5 in70.7 in
Height56.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,268 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested193094%
Total Not Requested1256%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested52584%
Total Not Requested10016%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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