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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: $31,664

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $5,981

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,459

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $5,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelForesterForesterQ3
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $32,900
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $30,596
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Door sill trim plates 38 38  
Cargo cover 182 182  
Universal garage door opener 76 76 295
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224  
Premium Plus Package     2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Door sill trim plates 24 24  
Cargo cover 118 118  
Universal garage door opener 49 49 274
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145  
Premium Plus Package     2,698
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Options (change) 719 719 3,770
Options (change) 465 465 3,508
Destination 850 850 975
Total Price $31,664 $34,664 $37,645
Total Invoice $29,459 $32,242 $35,079

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,126
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,823
Model Year201520152018
ModelForesterForesterQ3
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$31,664$34,664$37,645
Adjustments for Features0-200-855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,664$34,464$36,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$29,459$32,242$35,079
Adjustments for Features0-186-797
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,459$32,056$34,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,597$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q3

Model Year201520152018
ModelForesterForesterQ3
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Terrain selector$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,635$5,835$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-186-797

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20152018
ModelForesterQ3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in102.5 in
Length180.9 in172.8 in
Width70.7 in72.1 in
Height66.4 in62.6 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft316.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft348.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested82549%
Total Not Requested85051%

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