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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: $35,717

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,818

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,257

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelForesterA3
Trim2.0XT Touring3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,295 $33,980
Base Invoice $32,028 $31,561
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Cargo net 90  
Cargo cover 182  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Cold Weather Package   700
Xenon HID headlights   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Satellite radio   350
Bluetooth cell phone link   435
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Cargo net 58  
Cargo cover 118  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Cold Weather Package   637
Xenon HID headlights   728
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410
Satellite radio   319
Bluetooth cell phone link   396
Panoramic sunroof   1,001
Options (change) 547 3,835
Options (change) 354 3,491
Destination 875 720
Total Price $35,717 $38,535
Total Invoice $33,257 $35,772

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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: $6,028
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,504
Model Year20172006
ModelForesterA3
Trim2.0XT Touring3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp H4250hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$35,717$38,535
Adjustments for Features-3,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,507$38,535
Total Invoice$33,257$35,772
Adjustments for Features-2,9890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,268$35,772

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3

Model Year20172006
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog light, rear $100
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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$8,950$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9890

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3

Model Year20172006
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 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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