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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: $34,287

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,963

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,963

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142007
ModelForesterA3
Trim2.0XT Touring3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,995 $33,980
Base Invoice $30,836 $31,561
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Cargo net 87  
Cargo cover 182  
Cold Weather Package   700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Satellite radio   350
Navigation system   1,950
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Cargo net 56  
Cargo cover 118  
Cold Weather Package   637
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410
Satellite radio   319
Navigation system   1,775
Panoramic sunroof   1,001
Options (change) 467 4,550
Options (change) 302 4,142
Destination 825 720
Total Price $34,287 $39,250
Total Invoice $31,963 $36,423

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,733
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,110
Model Year20142007
ModelForesterA3
Trim2.0XT Touring3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp H4250hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$34,287$39,250
Adjustments for Features-1,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,517$39,250
Total Invoice$31,963$36,423
Adjustments for Features-1,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,313$36,423

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3

Model Year20142007
ModelForesterA3
Trim2.0XT Touring3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$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$6,935$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6500

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3

Model Year20142007
ModelForesterA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.5 in
Length180.9 in168.7 in
Width70.7 in69.5 in
Height66.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 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
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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