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

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,675

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $5,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162019
ModelA3 / S3WRX
TrimS3STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $41,395
Technology Package 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 400  
Cargo net 150 81
All-weather floor mats 180 81
LED headlights 1,250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   233
Technology Package 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 372  
Cargo net 139 52
All-weather floor mats 168 52
LED headlights 1,163  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   151
Options (change) 5,155 395
Options (change) 4,796 255
Destination 925 885
Total Price $48,580 $42,675

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX STI Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,239
Model Year20162019
ModelA3 / S3WRX
TrimS3STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4310hp H4
TransmissionS6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$48,580$42,675
Adjustments for Features-3,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,500$42,675

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20162019
ModelA3 / S3WRX
TrimS3STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275
Limited-slip front differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$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, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Wheels, dark finish $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,665$5,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8690

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20162019
ModelA3 / S3WRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in104.3 in
Length175.4 in180.9 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height55.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,386 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%

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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