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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: $36,067 Subaru Forester Limited | ||||||
| Difference: $5,458 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | Limited | Touring | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $31,395 | $34,895 | $29,900 | $32,600 | $33,200 | $41,100 |
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 2,945 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | ||||
| Cargo net | 68 | 68 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| All-weather floor mats | 81 | 81 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 230 | 230 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | 53 | ||||
| Advanced Technology Package | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,400 | 1,400 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | 2,550 | |||
| Prestige Package | 5,900 | 5,900 | 5,900 | 5,900 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Navigation and Eyesight Package | 2,498 | |||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | ||||
| Cargo net | 44 | 44 | 139 | 139 | 139 | 139 |
| All-weather floor mats | 52 | 52 | 168 | 168 | 168 | 168 |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 149 | 149 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | 34 | ||||
| Advanced Technology Package | 1,302 | 1,302 | 1,302 | 1,302 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,371 | 2,371 | 2,371 | |||
| Prestige Package | 5,488 | 5,488 | 5,488 | 5,488 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 511 | 511 | 511 | 511 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,622 | 677 | 10,730 | 10,730 | 10,730 | 8,180 |
| Options (change) | 2,935 | 437 | 9,979 | 9,979 | 9,979 | 7,608 |
| Destination | 1,050 | 1,050 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $36,067 | $36,622 | $41,525 | $44,225 | $44,825 | $50,175 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,038 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,322 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | Limited | Touring | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 182hp H4 | 182hp H4 | 170hp I4 | 150hp I4 D | 220hp I4 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT-7 | CVT-7 | S6 | S6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 705, 14 | 705, 14 | 705, 14 | 705, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $36,067 | $36,622 | $41,525 | $44,225 | $44,825 | $50,175 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,375 | -3,135 | 0 | 0 | -1,700 | -3,050 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $33,692 | $33,487 | $41,525 | $44,225 | $43,125 | $47,125 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $205 | $0 | $0 | $2,700 | $1,600 | $5,600 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | Limited | Touring | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TDI | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | $1100 | ||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | ||||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | |||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $7,340 | $8,100 | $4,965 | $4,965 | $6,665 | $8,015 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,375 | $3,135 | $0 | $0 | $1,700 | $3,050 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -262 | -127 | 0 | 0 | -1,583 | -2,840 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2021 | 2015 |
| Model | Forester | A3 / S3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 182.1 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 67.5 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,450 lb. | 3,176 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.2 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.2 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.3 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.6 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.4 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.4 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 76.1 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 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 | No |
| LED headlights | 1000 | Yes |
| Backup collision intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Lane sway warning | 25 | No |
| 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 |
| 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 | 3225 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
| Advanced Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 47% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 575 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 965 | 63% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 2375 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 34% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI
| Advanced Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 47% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 575 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 965 | 63% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 2375 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 34% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Advanced Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 47% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 575 | 37% |
| Total Not Requested | 965 | 63% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 2375 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 34% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3
| Advanced Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 47% |
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 2250 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 36% |
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