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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: $31,776

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,474

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,506

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092007
ModelForesterA3
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,195 $33,980
Base Invoice $26,409 $31,561
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Cargo net 46  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Cargo cover 166  
Satellite radio 453 350
Navigation system 1,800 1,950
Cold Weather Package   700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Cargo net 30  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Cargo cover 108  
Satellite radio 340 319
Navigation system 1,650 1,775
Cold Weather Package   637
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410
Panoramic sunroof   1,001
Options (change) 2,886 4,550
Options (change) 2,402 4,142
Destination 695 720
Total Price $31,776 $39,250
Total Invoice $29,506 $36,423

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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: $7,454
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,898
Model Year20092007
ModelForesterA3
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4250hp V6
TransmissionT4S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$31,776$39,250
Adjustments for Features0-20
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,776$39,230
Total Invoice$29,506$36,423
Adjustments for Features0-19
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,506$36,404

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092007
ModelForesterA3
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,345$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$20
Value of Feature Adjustments0-19

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092007
ModelForesterA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in101.5 in
Length179.5 in168.7 in
Width70.1 in69.5 in
Height65.9 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 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 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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