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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: $28,928

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $7,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192013
ModelForesterA3
TrimPremium2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,270
All Weather Package 500  
Cargo net 68  
Fog lights 382  
Cargo cover 172  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55  
All-weather floor mats 81 120
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Aluminum roof rails   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
iPod integration   50
6-speed automated manual   1,480
AWD   2,100
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
All Weather Package 417  
Cargo net 44  
Fog lights 286  
Cargo cover 111  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35  
All-weather floor mats 52 112
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Aluminum roof rails   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
iPod integration   47
6-speed automated manual   1,376
AWD   1,954
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 1,258 8,325
Options (change) 945 7,747
Destination 975 895
Total Price $28,928 $36,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,397
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,997
Model Year20192013
ModelForesterA3
TrimPremium2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine182hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionCVTS6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/45-17
Total Price$28,928$36,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,928$35,325

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3

Model Year20192013
ModelForesterA3
TrimPremium2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
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
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
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 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,725$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,086

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3

Model Year20192013
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 Weight3,449 lb.3,479 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
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 Requested80551%
Total Not Requested77549%

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