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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: $33,956 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited | ||||
| Difference: $11,946 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,302 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited | ||||
| Difference: $11,166 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $29,195 | $31,295 | $34,295 | $38,900 |
| Base Invoice | $27,321 | $29,243 | $32,028 | $36,178 |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 2,945 | 1,595 | 1,595 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | 199 | 199 | |
| Cargo cover | 182 | 182 | 182 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 38 | 38 | 38 | |
| Cargo organizer | 60 | 60 | 60 | 70 |
| Cargo net | 90 | 90 | 90 | 150 |
| All-weather floor mats | 72 | 72 | 72 | 180 |
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | 76 | 76 | 295 |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 224 | 224 | 224 | |
| Prestige Package | 8,650 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | |||
| Aluminum roof rails | 300 | |||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 2,498 | 1,366 | 1,366 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | 129 | 129 | |
| Cargo cover | 118 | 118 | 118 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 24 | 24 | 24 | |
| Cargo organizer | 39 | 39 | 39 | 65 |
| Cargo net | 58 | 58 | 58 | 139 |
| All-weather floor mats | 46 | 46 | 46 | 168 |
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | 49 | 49 | 274 |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 145 | 145 | 145 | |
| Prestige Package | 8,046 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | |||
| Aluminum roof rails | 280 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,886 | 2,536 | 2,536 | 10,220 |
| Options (change) | 3,106 | 1,974 | 1,974 | 9,508 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 950 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,168 |
| Total Price | $33,956 | $34,706 | $37,706 | $45,902 |
| Total Invoice | $31,302 | $32,092 | $34,877 | $42,468 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring | ||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,441 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,613 | ||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 150hp I4 PiH |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT | CVT-8 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 705, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $33,956 | $34,706 | $37,706 | $45,902 |
| Adjustments for Features | -485 | -1,245 | -1,545 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,471 | $33,461 | $36,161 | $45,902 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $10 | $0 | $2,700 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $31,302 | $32,092 | $34,877 | $42,468 |
| Adjustments for Features | -447 | -1,151 | -1,429 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,855 | $30,941 | $33,448 | $42,468 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $86 | $2,593 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| CVT | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | |||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $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 | $250 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $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 | $6,865 | $7,625 | $7,925 | $6,380 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $485 | $1,245 | $1,545 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -447 | -1,151 | -1,429 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Forester | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 103.5 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 169.8 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.3 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 56.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 3,617 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 10.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 52.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 35.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 39.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Upgraded instruments | 0 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | Yes |
| Backup collision intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 3425 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Backup collision intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 2225 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Backup collision intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning system | 25 | No |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 2325 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 16% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 3000 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 2515 | 46% |
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