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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3 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 / S3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,334 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited | ||
| Difference: $6,298 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,167 Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited | ||
| Difference: $5,680 | ||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Limited | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $27,895 | $37,900 |
| Base Invoice | $26,116 | $35,248 |
| Rear spoiler | 353 | |
| Satellite radio | 445 | |
| Cargo organizer | 115 | 70 |
| Cargo net | 46 | 150 |
| All-weather floor mats | 55 | 180 |
| 4-speed automatic | 800 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| Roof rails | 500 | |
| Rear spoiler | 230 | |
| Satellite radio | 334 | |
| Cargo organizer | 72 | 65 |
| Cargo net | 30 | 139 |
| All-weather floor mats | 33 | 168 |
| 4-speed automatic | 727 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | |
| Heated front seats | 467 | |
| Roof rails | 467 | |
| Options (change) | 1,814 | 1,975 |
| Options (change) | 1,426 | 1,842 |
| Destination | 625 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -4,168 |
| Total Price | $30,334 | $36,632 |
| Total Invoice | $28,167 | $33,847 |
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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: $3,928 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,490 | ||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Limited | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 224hp H4 | 150hp I4 PiH |
| Transmission | A4 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 21/26 MPG | 23/31 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 155, 7 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/55-17 | 205/55-16 |
| Total Price | $30,334 | $36,632 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,370 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,334 | $34,262 |
| Total Invoice | $28,167 | $33,847 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,190 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,167 | $31,657 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2007 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | 2.5 XT Limited | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| 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 | ||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Roof rack | $300 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| 3.6 kW onboard charger | $0 | |
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | |
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Hood scoop | $100 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | |
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |
| Tachometer | $75 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,520 | $6,890 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,370 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,190 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2007 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | A3 / S3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 169.8 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,350 lb. | 3,903 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 54.8 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 | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 52.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 35.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 39.5 ft3 |
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