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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,366

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $9,341

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,277

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $8,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072018
ModelForesterForesterA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $39,500
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $36,736
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Satellite radio 445 445  
Cargo organizer 115 115 75
Cargo net 46 46 155
Universal garage door opener 87   295
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Aluminum roof rails     300
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Satellite radio 334 334  
Cargo organizer 72 72 70
Cargo net 30 30 144
Universal garage door opener 56   274
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Aluminum roof rails     280
Options (change) 1,046 959 1,400
Options (change) 722 666 1,304
Destination 625 625 975
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $28,366 $29,479 $37,707
Total Invoice $26,277 $27,407 $34,847

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,446
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,821
Model Year200720072018
ModelForesterForesterA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionA4M5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$28,366$29,479$37,707
Adjustments for Features-1,1250-3,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,241$29,479$34,687
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,238$0
Total Invoice$26,277$27,407$34,847
Adjustments for Features-1,0420-2,791
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,235$27,407$32,056
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,172$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year200720072018
ModelForesterForesterA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake assist  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
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 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Hood scoop $100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$5,345$4,220$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$0$3,020
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0420-2,791

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20072018
ModelForesterA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in103.5 in
Length176.6 in169.8 in
Width68.3 in70.3 in
Height65.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.9 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft339.5 ft3

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