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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: $32,265

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $5,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,266

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $4,482

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelA3A3WRXWRX
Trim2.0T2.0 TDILimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $30,995 $39,995
Base Invoice $25,361 $28,134 $29,154 $37,750
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Titanium Sport Package 2,000 2,000    
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
iPod integration -200 -200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     165 165
Cargo net     55 55
Bodyside moldings     230 230
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Titanium Sport Package 1,860 1,860    
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023    
Navigation system 1,860 1,860    
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
iPod integration -186 -186    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     107 107
Cargo net     36 36
Bodyside moldings     149 149
Options (change) 9,150 9,150 450 450
Options (change) 8,512 8,512 292 292
Destination 875 875 820 820
Total Price $37,295 $40,275 $32,265 $41,265
Total Invoice $34,748 $37,521 $30,266 $38,862

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,078
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelA3A3WRXWRX
Trim2.0T2.0 TDILimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM6S6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$37,295$40,275$32,265$41,265
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-635-3,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,295$39,225$31,630$38,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$6,440
Total Invoice$34,748$37,521$30,266$38,862
Adjustments for Features0-978-596-3,009
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,748$36,543$29,670$35,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$0$6,183

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year2012201220172017
ModelA3A3WRXWRX
Trim2.0T2.0 TDILimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
6-speed automated manual $1100  
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $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
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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  
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  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system$600$600 $600
SD Card slot$25$25  
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
USB port  $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  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
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  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,415$5,465$5,050$7,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$635$3,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-596-3,009

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122017
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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested115573%
Total Not Requested42527%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested72572%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested115573%
Total Not Requested42527%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested72572%

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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