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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: $33,433

Subaru Forester Limited   
Difference: $2,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920092009
ModelForesterForesterA3A3
TrimLimitedTouring2.0T3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,795 $34,295 $26,920 $35,875
Navigation system 1,350   1,950 1,950
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245    
Cargo net 68 68    
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Convenience Package     1,800  
S Line Package     2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Navigation system 1,156   1,813 1,813
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158    
Cargo net 44 44    
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Convenience Package     1,675  
S Line Package     1,860  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     441 441
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Options (change) 1,663 313 7,825 4,025
Options (change) 1,358 202 7,278 3,743
Destination 975 975 825 825
Total Price $33,433 $35,583 $35,570 $40,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,072
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,228
Model Year2019201920092009
ModelForesterForesterA3A3
TrimLimitedTouring2.0T3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine182hp H4182hp H4200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$33,433$35,583$35,570$40,725
Adjustments for Features-4,025-8,0850-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,408$27,498$35,570$38,075
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0$2,505

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3

Model Year2019201920092009
ModelForesterForesterA3A3
TrimLimitedTouring2.0T3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access $10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key $250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Backup collision intervention $150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane sway warning $25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights $1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,415$11,475$3,390$6,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,025$8,085$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-281-2670-2,468

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3

Model Year20192009
ModelForesterA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in101.5 in
Length182.1 in168.7 in
Width71.5 in69.5 in
Height67.5 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77563%
Total Not Requested45037%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested88070%
Total Not Requested37530%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

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%

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