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

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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,383

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,312

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,045

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelForesterA3 / S3
Trim2.5 XT LimitedS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $41,100
Base Invoice $26,005 $38,224
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear spoiler 353  
Boost gauge 311  
Cargo organizer 115 70
Cargo net 46 150
All-weather floor mats 55 180
4-speed automatic 800  
Convenience Package   750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear spoiler 230  
Boost gauge 203  
Cargo organizer 72 65
Cargo net 30 139
All-weather floor mats 33 168
4-speed automatic 728  
Convenience Package   697
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Options (change) 1,863 1,700
Options (change) 1,415 1,580
Destination 625 895
Total Price $30,383 $43,695
Total Invoice $28,045 $40,699

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,317
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,933
Model Year20062015
ModelForesterA3 / S3
Trim2.5 XT LimitedS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine230hp H4292hp I4
TransmissionA4S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/40-18
Total Price$30,383$43,695
Adjustments for Features0-3,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,383$39,700
Total Invoice$28,045$40,699
Adjustments for Features0-3,721
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,045$36,978

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20062015
ModelForesterA3 / S3
Trim2.5 XT LimitedS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,620$8,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,721

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20062015
ModelForesterA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in103.8 in
Length176.6 in175.4 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height65.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested15035%
Total Not Requested27565%

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