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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: $34,740

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,363

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelA3A3WRX
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineSTI Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $38,495
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $36,355
S Line Package 2,500    
Convenience Package 350    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
Heated front seats 450 450  
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450  
iPod integration 0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     165
Navigation Package     1,500
Cargo net     55
Bodyside moldings     230
S Line Package 2,326    
Convenience Package 325    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023  
Xenon HID headlights 745 745  
Navigation system 1,813 1,813  
Heated front seats 418 418  
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418  
iPod integration 0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     107
Navigation Package     1,331
Cargo net     36
Bodyside moldings     149
Options (change) 8,035 5,185 1,950
Options (change) 7,473 4,822 1,623
Destination 775 775 795
Total Price $34,740 $40,875 $41,240
Total Invoice $32,363 $38,068 $38,773

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,743
Model Year200820082015
ModelA3A3WRX
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineSTI Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6305hp H4
TransmissionM6S6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$34,740$40,875$41,240
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-3,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,740$38,025$37,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0
Total Invoice$32,363$38,068$38,773
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-3,667
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,363$35,414$35,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,051$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year200820082015
ModelA3A3WRX
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineSTI Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed automated manual $1100 
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Heated mirrors  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,400$6,250$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-3,667

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20082015
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

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested228086%
Total Not Requested37514%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

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