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

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Subaru BRZ vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,744

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $17,451

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,072

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $15,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelBRZBRZA3 / S3
TrimLimitedtSA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,445 $33,495 $39,600
Base Invoice $26,995 $31,690 $36,828
Performance Package 1,195    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 244 244  
Technology Package     2,700
Premium Plus Package     2,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Metal pedals     195
Sport suspension (upgrade)     250
LED headlights     1,250
Performance Package 1,060    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 157 157  
Technology Package     2,512
Premium Plus Package     2,512
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Metal pedals     181
Sport suspension (upgrade)     233
LED headlights     1,163
Options (change) 1,439 244 7,670
Options (change) 1,217 157 7,137
Destination 860 860 925
Total Price $30,744 $34,599 $48,195
Total Invoice $29,072 $32,707 $44,890

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru BRZ Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,011
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,957
Model Year201820182016
ModelBRZBRZA3 / S3
TrimLimitedtSA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine205hp H4205hp H4220hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)196, 8196, 8140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,744$34,599$48,195
Adjustments for Features0-175-8,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,744$34,424$39,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,680$0
Total Invoice$29,072$32,707$44,890
Adjustments for Features0-165-7,861
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,072$32,542$37,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,470$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year201820182016
ModelBRZBRZA3 / S3
TrimLimitedtSA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400 
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler $100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Power convertible top  $4000
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Performance meter$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Interior trim, special color $0 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,950$3,125$11,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$8,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-165-7,861

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20182016
ModelBRZA3 / S3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.2 in102.2 in
Length166.7 in175.4 in
Width69.9 in70.2 in
Height50.6 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,762 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in45.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.9 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.99.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
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 Requested72555%
Total Not Requested60045%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

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