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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: $34,387

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,062

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelForesterA3 / S3
Trim2.0XT TouringA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,095 $37,900
Base Invoice $30,927 $35,248
Cargo cover 182  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Cargo organizer 60 70
Cargo net 90 150
All-weather floor mats 72 180
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
iPod integration   350
Heated front seats   500
Roof rails   500
Cargo cover 118  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Cargo organizer 39 65
Cargo net 58 139
All-weather floor mats 46 168
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
iPod integration   325
Heated front seats   467
Roof rails   467
Options (change) 442 2,325
Options (change) 285 2,167
Destination 850 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $34,387 $36,982
Total Invoice $32,062 $34,172

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,178
Model Year20152016
ModelForesterA3 / S3
Trim2.0XT TouringA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp H4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionCVT-8S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$34,387$36,982
Adjustments for Features-1,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,242$36,982
Total Invoice$32,062$34,172
Adjustments for Features-1,0680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,994$34,172

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20152016
ModelForesterA3 / S3
Trim2.0XT TouringA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,260$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0680

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20152016
ModelForesterA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.5 in
Length180.9 in169.8 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height66.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,903 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft339.5 ft3

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