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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,866

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,154

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,865

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelForesterA3
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,895 $27,270
Base Invoice $26,116 $25,361
Cargo net 46  
Satellite radio 445  
All-weather floor mats 55 120
4-speed automatic 800  
Cold Weather Package   500
Bluetooth Value Package   600
Aluminum roof rails   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
6-speed automated manual   1,480
AWD   2,100
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Cargo net 30  
Satellite radio 334  
All-weather floor mats 33 112
4-speed automatic 727  
Cold Weather Package   466
Bluetooth Value Package   558
Aluminum roof rails   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
6-speed automated manual   1,378
AWD   1,951
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 1,346 6,875
Options (change) 1,124 6,397
Destination 625 875
Total Price $29,866 $35,020
Total Invoice $27,865 $32,633

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,664
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,380
Model Year20072012
ModelForesterA3
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionA4S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,866$35,020
Adjustments for Features0-1,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,866$33,530
Total Invoice$27,865$32,633
Adjustments for Features0-1,388
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,865$31,245

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3

Model Year20072012
ModelForesterA3
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,250$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,388

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3

Model Year20072012
ModelForesterA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in101.5 in
Length176.6 in168.7 in
Width68.3 in69.5 in
Height65.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,479 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft354.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Bluetooth Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%

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