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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: $37,399

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,096

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,844

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelForesterA3
Trim2.0XT Touring2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,090 $27,270
Base Invoice $33,675 $25,361
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Cargo net 68  
All-weather floor mats 81 120
Cold Weather Package   500
Convenience Package   1,275
Premium Plus Package   2,000
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Aluminum roof rails   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
iPod integration   -200
Navigation system   2,000
AWD   2,100
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Cargo net 44  
All-weather floor mats 52 112
Cold Weather Package   466
Convenience Package   1,186
Premium Plus Package   1,860
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Aluminum roof rails   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
iPod integration   -186
Navigation system   1,860
AWD   1,951
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 394 11,350
Options (change) 254 10,559
Destination 915 875
Total Price $37,399 $39,495
Total Invoice $34,844 $36,795

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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: $7,331
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,828
Model Year20182011
ModelForesterA3
Trim2.0XT Touring2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$37,399$39,495
Adjustments for Features-5,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,164$39,495
Total Invoice$34,844$36,795
Adjustments for Features-4,8770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,967$36,795

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182011
ModelForesterA3
Trim2.0XT Touring2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog light, rear $100
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$11,175$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8770

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,653 lb.3,479 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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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%

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