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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: $33,971 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited | ||||
| Difference: $15,066 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,381 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited | ||||
| Difference: $14,004 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| 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 | $29,395 | $33,090 | $36,090 | $39,500 |
| Base Invoice | $27,505 | $30,887 | $33,675 | $36,736 |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 2,945 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | 245 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | 53 | 53 | |
| Cargo net | 68 | 68 | 68 | 155 |
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | 120 | 120 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | 230 | 230 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 3,100 | |||
| Prestige Package | 8,600 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | |||
| Aluminum roof rails | 300 | |||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 2,498 | |||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | 158 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | 34 | 34 | |
| Cargo net | 44 | 44 | 44 | 144 |
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | 78 | 78 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | 149 | 149 | |
| Premium Plus Package | 2,884 | |||
| Prestige Package | 7,998 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | |||
| Aluminum roof rails | 280 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,661 | 716 | 716 | 12,730 |
| Options (change) | 2,961 | 463 | 463 | 11,842 |
| Destination | 915 | 915 | 915 | 975 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,168 |
| Total Price | $33,971 | $34,721 | $37,721 | $49,037 |
| Total Invoice | $31,381 | $32,265 | $35,053 | $45,385 |
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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: $15,561 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,452 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| 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 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $33,971 | $34,721 | $37,721 | $49,037 |
| Adjustments for Features | -485 | -1,245 | -1,545 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,486 | $33,476 | $36,176 | $49,037 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $10 | $0 | $2,700 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $31,381 | $32,265 | $35,053 | $45,385 |
| Adjustments for Features | -448 | -1,157 | -1,436 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $30,933 | $31,108 | $33,617 | $45,385 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $175 | $2,684 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| 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 | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| 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 | -448 | -1,157 | -1,436 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| 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 | 3,323 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, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Lead vehicle start alert | 25 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning | 25 | 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
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| 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 |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 55% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 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 |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | 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 | 2900 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 2515 | 46% |
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