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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: $32,959

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,766

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,559

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelForesterA3
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,995 $35,875
Base Invoice $28,084 $33,364
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Cargo cover 166  
Cargo net 48  
Navigation system 1,600 1,950
Cold Weather Package   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Cargo cover 108  
Cargo net 31  
Navigation system 1,335 1,813
Cold Weather Package   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 2,239 4,025
Options (change) 1,750 3,743
Destination 725 825
Total Price $32,959 $40,725
Total Invoice $30,559 $37,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,011
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,600
Model Year20112009
ModelForesterA3
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.2
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$32,959$40,725
Adjustments for Features-2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,714$40,725
Total Invoice$30,559$37,932
Adjustments for Features-2270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,332$37,932

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112009
ModelForesterA3
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.2
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
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
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,635$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2270

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112009
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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