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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,748

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,359

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,541

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelForesterA3 / S3
Trim2.5 XT TouringA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,895 $37,900
Base Invoice $27,992 $35,248
Cargo cover 166  
Satellite radio 432  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Cargo net 48 150
All-weather floor mats 69 180
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Metal pedals   195
iPod integration   350
Heated front seats   500
Roof rails   500
Cargo cover 108  
Satellite radio 324  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Cargo net 31 139
All-weather floor mats 39 168
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Metal pedals   181
iPod integration   325
Heated front seats   467
Roof rails   467
Options (change) 1,078 2,450
Options (change) 774 2,283
Destination 775 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $31,748 $37,107
Total Invoice $29,541 $34,288

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,304
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,696
Model Year20122016
ModelForesterA3 / S3
Trim2.5 XT TouringA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT4S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$31,748$37,107
Adjustments for Features0-55
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,748$37,052
Total Invoice$29,541$34,288
Adjustments for Features0-51
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,541$34,237

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20122016
ModelForesterA3 / S3
Trim2.5 XT TouringA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $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 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 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,160$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$55
Value of Feature Adjustments0-51

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20122016
ModelForesterA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in103.5 in
Length179.5 in169.8 in
Width70.1 in70.3 in
Height65.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,903 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft339.5 ft3

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