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Audi Q3 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi Q3 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,664

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $5,981

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,459

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $5,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelQ3ForesterForester
Trim2.0 TFSI2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $30,596 $28,144 $30,927
Premium Plus Package 2,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Universal garage door opener 295 76 76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199
Door sill trim plates   38 38
Cargo cover   182 182
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224 224
Premium Plus Package 2,698    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Universal garage door opener 274 49 49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Door sill trim plates   24 24
Cargo cover   118 118
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145 145
Options (change) 3,770 719 719
Options (change) 3,508 465 465
Destination 975 850 850
Total Price $37,645 $31,664 $34,664
Total Invoice $35,079 $29,459 $32,242

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,126
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,823
Model Year201820152015
ModelQ3ForesterForester
Trim2.0 TFSI2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$37,645$31,664$34,664
Adjustments for Features-8550-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,790$31,664$34,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$35,079$29,459$32,242
Adjustments for Features-7970-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,282$29,459$32,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,597

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Features Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820152015
ModelQ3ForesterForester
Trim2.0 TFSI2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Terrain selector $200$200
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,490$5,635$5,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$855$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-7970-186

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Specifications Comparison: Audi Q3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182015
ModelQ3Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in103.9 in
Length172.8 in180.9 in
Width72.1 in70.7 in
Height62.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.2 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested82549%
Total Not Requested85051%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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