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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: $30,789

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $6,856

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,661

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $6,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelForesterForesterForesterQ3
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $32,900
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $30,596
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
Door sill trim plates 38 38 38  
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76 295
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224 224  
Premium Plus Package       2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Door sill trim plates 24 24 24  
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49 274
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145 145  
Premium Plus Package       2,698
Metallic paint (extra cost)       536
Options (change) 719 719 719 3,770
Options (change) 465 465 465 3,508
Destination 875 875 875 975
Total Price $30,789 $32,889 $35,889 $37,645
Total Invoice $28,661 $30,583 $33,368 $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: $5,866
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,526
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelForesterForesterForesterQ3
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18235/50-18
Total Price$30,789$32,889$35,889$37,645
Adjustments for Features0-2,110-2,310-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,789$30,779$33,579$36,645
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$28,661$30,583$33,368$35,079
Adjustments for Features0-1,962-2,148-932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,661$28,621$31,220$34,147
Cost Above Minimum$40$0$2,599$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q3

Model Year2017201720172018
ModelForesterForesterForesterQ3
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring2.0 TFSI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear   $100
Headlight washers   $50
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
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$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$5,390$7,500$7,700$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,110$2,310$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,962-2,148-932

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Audi Q3

Model Year20172018
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 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 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 system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested152591%
Total Not Requested1509%

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