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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: $28,180

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $6,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,167

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $6,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelForesterForesterQ3
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $32,900
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $30,596
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Satellite radio 445 445  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Universal garage door opener     295
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Satellite radio 334 334  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Universal garage door opener     274
Options (change) 840 798 870
Options (change) 592 564 810
Destination 645 645 975
Total Price $28,180 $29,338 $34,745
Total Invoice $26,167 $27,325 $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: $3,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,527
Model Year200820082018
ModelForesterForesterQ3
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$28,180$29,338$34,745
Adjustments for Features-8900-3,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,290$29,338$30,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$0
Total Invoice$26,167$27,325$32,381
Adjustments for Features-8260-3,513
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,341$27,325$28,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,984$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q3

Model Year200820082018
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
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
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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  
Total Value of Features$5,560$4,670$8,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$890$0$3,770
Value of Feature Adjustments-8260-3,513

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20082018
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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