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Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,002

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $6,743

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,940

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $6,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelForesterForesterQ3
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $32,900
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $30,596
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Universal garage door opener 87   295
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Universal garage door opener 56   274
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Options (change) 482 353 870
Options (change) 314 230 810
Destination 625 625 975
Total Price $28,002 $28,873 $34,745
Total Invoice $25,940 $26,860 $32,381

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,948
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,829
Model Year200620062018
ModelForesterForesterQ3
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4230hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16235/50-18
Total Price$28,002$28,873$34,745
Adjustments for Features-1,1500-3,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,852$28,873$30,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,021$0
Total Invoice$25,940$26,860$32,381
Adjustments for Features-1,0650-3,677
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,875$26,860$28,704
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,985$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q3

Model Year200620062018
ModelForesterForesterQ3
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop $100 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
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 recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Total Value of Features$5,495$4,345$8,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$0$3,945
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0650-3,677

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20062018
ModelForesterQ3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in102.5 in
Length176.6 in172.8 in
Width68.3 in72.1 in
Height65.0 in62.6 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft348.2 ft3

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