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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: $32,299

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,776

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,800

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelForesterA3
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,495 $34,915
Base Invoice $26,707 $32,471
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Navigation system 1,800 1,950
Satellite radio 453  
Cargo cover 166  
Cargo net 46  
Bodyside moldings 238  
iPod integration 223 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Heated front seats   450
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Navigation system 1,501 1,813
Satellite radio 340  
Cargo cover 108  
Cargo net 30  
Bodyside moldings 155  
iPod integration 145 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   418
Bluetooth cell phone link   405
Heated front seats   418
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 3,109 4,385
Options (change) 2,398 4,077
Destination 695 775
Total Price $32,299 $40,075
Total Invoice $29,800 $37,323

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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: $7,971
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,703
Model Year20102008
ModelForesterA3
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4250hp V6
TransmissionT4S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$32,299$40,075
Adjustments for Features-1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,104$40,075
Total Invoice$29,800$37,323
Adjustments for Features-1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,620$37,323

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102008
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 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
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 player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,520$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1800

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102008
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
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%

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