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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,315

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $6,097

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,233

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $5,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelForesterForesterA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $39,500
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $36,736
Cargo cover 182 182  
Door sill trim plates 38 38  
Cargo organizer 60 60 75
Cargo net 90 90 155
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Aluminum roof rails     300
Cargo cover 118 118  
Door sill trim plates 24 24  
Cargo organizer 39 39 70
Cargo net 58 58 144
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Aluminum roof rails     280
Options (change) 370 370 1,105
Options (change) 239 239 1,030
Destination 850 850 975
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $31,315 $34,315 $37,412
Total Invoice $29,233 $32,016 $34,573

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,367
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,526
Model Year201520152018
ModelForesterForesterA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionCVTCVT-8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$31,315$34,315$37,412
Adjustments for Features-1,270-1,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,045$32,845$37,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$29,233$32,016$34,573
Adjustments for Features-1,186-1,3720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,047$30,644$34,573
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,597$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year201520152018
ModelForesterForesterA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control$250$250 
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 
Terrain selector$200$200 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,635$5,835$4,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,270$1,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,186-1,3720

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20152018
ModelForesterA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.5 in
Length180.9 in169.8 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height66.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,617 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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