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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: $34,289

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,201

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,999

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelForesterA3
Trim2.0XT Touring2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,095 $27,270
Base Invoice $30,927 $25,361
Cargo net 90  
Cargo cover 182  
All-weather floor mats 72 120
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Aluminum roof rails   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
iPod integration   50
AWD   2,100
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Cargo net 58  
Cargo cover 118  
All-weather floor mats 46 112
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
6-speed automated manual   1,376
Aluminum roof rails   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
iPod integration   47
AWD   1,954
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 344 8,325
Options (change) 222 7,747
Destination 850 895
Total Price $34,289 $36,490
Total Invoice $31,999 $34,003

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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: $3,671
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,376
Model Year20152013
ModelForesterA3
Trim2.0XT Touring2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$34,289$36,490
Adjustments for Features-1,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,819$36,490
Total Invoice$31,999$34,003
Adjustments for Features-1,3720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,627$34,003

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3

Model Year20152013
ModelForesterA3
Trim2.0XT Touring2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
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
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,860$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3720

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3

Model Year20152013
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.3,479 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 2.0T

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35522%

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