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Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3 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 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $36,912 Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron | ||
| Difference: $295 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $34,107 Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron | ||
| Difference: $613 | ||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $36,090 | $37,900 |
| Base Invoice | $33,675 | $35,248 |
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | |
| Cargo net | 68 | 150 |
| All-weather floor mats | 81 | 180 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | |
| iPod integration | 350 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| Roof rails | 500 | |
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | |
| Cargo net | 44 | 139 |
| All-weather floor mats | 52 | 168 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | |
| iPod integration | 325 | |
| Heated front seats | 467 | |
| Roof rails | 467 | |
| Options (change) | 202 | 2,255 |
| Options (change) | 130 | 2,102 |
| Destination | 915 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | -4,168 |
| Total Price | $37,207 | $36,912 |
| Total Invoice | $34,720 | $34,107 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,590 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,879 | ||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 250hp H4 | 150hp I4 PiH |
| Transmission | CVT-8 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/27 MPG | 23/31 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 205/55-16 |
| Total Price | $37,207 | $36,912 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,885 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $31,322 | $36,912 |
| Total Invoice | $34,720 | $34,107 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,492 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $29,228 | $34,107 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | A3 e-tron |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |
| Accessories | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | |
| Cruise control | $150 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | |
| PIN Code Access | $10 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | |
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo tray | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $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 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | |
| 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 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Tachometer | $75 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | |
| 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 | $10,000 | $4,115 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,885 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,492 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2016 |
| Model | Forester | A3 / S3 |
| 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 | 3,653 lb. | 3,903 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 |
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