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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: $33,170

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,712

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelForesterQ3
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $32,900
Base Invoice $27,992 $30,596
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Wheel-lip moldings 453  
Cargo cover 166  
Universal garage door opener 93 295
Navigation Plus Package   2,100
Convenience Package   1,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Wheel-lip moldings 340  
Cargo cover 108  
Universal garage door opener 61 274
Navigation Plus Package   1,954
Convenience Package   1,256
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 2,500 4,320
Options (change) 1,945 4,020
Destination 775 975
Total Price $33,170 $38,195
Total Invoice $30,712 $35,591

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,742
Model Year20122018
ModelForesterQ3
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$33,170$38,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,170$36,975
Total Invoice$30,712$35,591
Adjustments for Features0-1,137
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,712$34,454

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20122018
ModelForesterQ3
Trim2.5 XT Touring2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
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
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,810$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,137

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20122018
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested75076%
Total Not Requested24024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested15018%
Total Not Requested70082%

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