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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,663 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||
| Difference: $5,177 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,717 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||
| Difference: $4,889 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $26,895 | $27,895 | $27,270 | $30,250 |
| Base Invoice | $25,001 | $26,005 | $25,361 | $28,134 |
| Cargo net | 46 | 46 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 42 | |||
| All-weather floor mats | 55 | 55 | 120 | 120 |
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | 500 | ||
| Aluminum roof rails | 500 | 500 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Cargo net | 30 | 30 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 28 | |||
| All-weather floor mats | 33 | 33 | 112 | 112 |
| Cold Weather Package | 466 | 466 | ||
| Aluminum roof rails | 466 | 466 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 443 | 443 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,023 | 1,023 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 1,860 | 1,860 | ||
| Options (change) | 143 | 101 | 4,695 | 4,695 |
| Options (change) | 91 | 63 | 4,370 | 4,370 |
| Destination | 625 | 625 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $27,663 | $28,621 | $32,840 | $35,820 |
| Total Invoice | $25,717 | $26,693 | $30,606 | $33,379 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,707 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,380 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 230hp H4 | 200hp I4 | 140hp I4 D |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | M6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 4 | ?, 7 | 140, 10 | 140, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/60-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $27,663 | $28,621 | $32,840 | $35,820 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,050 | 0 | -520 | -1,570 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,613 | $28,621 | $32,320 | $34,250 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,008 | $0 | $1,930 |
| Total Invoice | $25,717 | $26,693 | $30,606 | $33,379 |
| Adjustments for Features | -976 | 0 | -485 | -1,463 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $24,741 | $26,693 | $30,121 | $31,916 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,952 | $0 | $1,795 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | 2.0T | 2.0 TDI |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | $300 | ||
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | $350 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | |||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Auto-leveling rear shocks | $200 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,670 | $4,620 | $5,140 | $6,190 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,050 | $0 | $520 | $1,570 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -976 | 0 | -485 | -1,463 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 |
| Model | Forester | A3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 168.7 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 69.5 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 56.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 3,264 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 15.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 34.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 6% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 1230 | 78% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 6% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 1230 | 78% |
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