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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: $32,385

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,945

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelForesterQ3
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $33,700
Base Invoice $26,409 $31,342
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Satellite radio 453  
iPod integration 223  
Wheel-lip moldings 432  
Cargo cover 166  
Navigation system 1,800  
Technology Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Satellite radio 340  
iPod integration 145  
Wheel-lip moldings 324  
Cargo cover 108  
Navigation system 1,650  
Technology Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 3,495 3,175
Options (change) 2,841 2,954
Destination 695 925
Total Price $32,385 $37,800
Total Invoice $29,945 $35,221

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,240
Model Year20092016
ModelForesterQ3
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$32,385$37,800
Adjustments for Features0-2,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,385$35,615
Total Invoice$29,945$35,221
Adjustments for Features0-2,036
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,945$33,185

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20092016
ModelForesterQ3
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
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 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,870$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,036

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20092016
ModelForesterQ3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in102.5 in
Length179.5 in172.8 in
Width70.1 in72.1 in
Height65.9 in62.6 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft348.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q3 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested59050%

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