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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,703 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||||
| Difference: $3,917 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,495 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||||
| Difference: $3,767 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $27,895 | $29,895 | $29,900 | $32,600 | $33,200 | $41,100 |
| Base Invoice | $26,094 | $27,992 | $27,808 | $30,318 | $30,876 | $38,224 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||||
| Cargo net | 48 | 48 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| All-weather floor mats | 69 | 69 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 363 | 363 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 368 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Navigation Plus Package | 1,900 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 2,600 | ||
| iPod integration | 350 | 350 | 350 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Metal pedals | 195 | 195 | 195 | |||
| Convenience Package | 750 | |||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,400 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | ||||
| Navigation system | 888 | 888 | ||||
| Cargo net | 31 | 31 | 139 | 139 | 139 | 139 |
| All-weather floor mats | 39 | 39 | 168 | 168 | 168 | 168 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 272 | 272 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 276 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 467 | 467 | 467 | |||
| Navigation Plus Package | 1,768 | 1,768 | 1,768 | 2,418 | ||
| iPod integration | 325 | 325 | 325 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 511 | 511 | 511 | 511 | ||
| Metal pedals | 181 | 181 | 181 | |||
| Convenience Package | 697 | |||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,302 | |||||
| Options (change) | 2,033 | 1,665 | 3,825 | 3,825 | 3,825 | 5,630 |
| Options (change) | 1,626 | 1,350 | 3,559 | 3,559 | 3,559 | 5,235 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $30,703 | $32,335 | $34,620 | $37,320 | $37,920 | $47,625 |
| Total Invoice | $28,495 | $30,117 | $32,262 | $34,772 | $35,330 | $44,354 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,262 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,943 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D | 220hp I4 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | S6 | S6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | ?, 7 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $30,703 | $32,335 | $34,620 | $37,320 | $37,920 | $47,625 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,345 | -2,520 | 0 | 0 | -1,700 | -5,300 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $28,358 | $29,815 | $34,620 | $37,320 | $36,220 | $42,325 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,457 | $0 | $2,700 | $1,600 | $7,705 |
| Total Invoice | $28,495 | $30,117 | $32,262 | $34,772 | $35,330 | $44,354 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,176 | -2,347 | 0 | 0 | -1,584 | -4,936 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $26,319 | $27,770 | $32,262 | $34,772 | $33,746 | $39,418 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,451 | $0 | $2,510 | $1,484 | $7,156 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Hood scoop | $100 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,210 | $5,385 | $2,865 | $2,865 | $4,565 | $8,165 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,345 | $2,520 | $0 | $0 | $1,700 | $5,300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,176 | -2,347 | 0 | 0 | -1,584 | -4,936 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | A3 / S3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 3,176 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 925 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 6% |
| Navigation Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 24% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 6% |
| Navigation Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 24% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 6% |
| Navigation Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 24% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 29% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 44% |
| Navigation Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 38% |
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