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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: $30,567

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,208

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,383

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelForesterA3
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,895 $35,875
Base Invoice $26,116 $33,364
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear spoiler 353  
Cargo net 46  
Satellite radio 445  
Cold Weather Package   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
4-speed automatic 909  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear spoiler 230  
Cargo net 30  
Satellite radio 334  
Cold Weather Package   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 2,027 2,075
Options (change) 1,622 1,930
Destination 645 825
Total Price $30,567 $38,775
Total Invoice $28,383 $36,119

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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: $6,813
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,437
Model Year20082009
ModelForesterA3
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4250hp V6
TransmissionA4S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$30,567$38,775
Adjustments for Features0-1,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,567$37,380
Total Invoice$28,383$36,119
Adjustments for Features0-1,299
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,383$34,820

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082009
ModelForesterA3
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.2
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
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$5,670$7,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,299

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082009
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.3,660 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 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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