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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 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 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $30,204 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||
| Difference: $7,328 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $28,120 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||
| Difference: $6,565 | |||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $28,395 | $29,995 | $39,500 |
| Base Invoice | $26,586 | $28,084 | $36,736 |
| Cargo cover | 166 | 166 | |
| Rear spoiler | 368 | ||
| Satellite radio | 432 | 432 | |
| Cargo net | 48 | 48 | 155 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | ||
| Metal pedals | 195 | ||
| Aluminum roof rails | 300 | ||
| Cargo cover | 108 | 108 | |
| Rear spoiler | 276 | ||
| Satellite radio | 324 | 324 | |
| Cargo net | 31 | 31 | 144 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | ||
| Metal pedals | 182 | ||
| Aluminum roof rails | 280 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,014 | 646 | 1,225 |
| Options (change) | 739 | 463 | 1,142 |
| Destination | 795 | 795 | 975 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -4,168 |
| Total Price | $30,204 | $31,436 | $37,532 |
| Total Invoice | $28,120 | $29,342 | $34,685 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,173 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,422 | |||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 150hp I4 PiH |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 7 | ?, 7 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $30,204 | $31,436 | $37,532 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -175 | -155 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,204 | $31,261 | $37,377 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,057 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $28,120 | $29,342 | $34,685 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -163 | -143 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $28,120 | $29,179 | $34,542 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,059 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| 3.6 kW onboard charger | $0 | ||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Hood scoop | $100 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Foldaway tray table, second row | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,635 | $4,810 | $4,790 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $175 | $155 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -163 | -143 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2013 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 169.5 in | 169.8 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 3,617 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 36.9 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 | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 52.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 35.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 39.5 ft3 |
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