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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,190

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $7,093

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,922

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $6,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportA3A3
TrimWRX STI2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,995 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $33,010 $24,115 $32,471
Navigation system 1,800 1,950 1,950
BBS Package 2,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192    
Bodyside moldings 198    
Satellite radio 453    
Convenience Package   350  
S Line Package   2,500  
Xenon HID headlights   800 800
Bluetooth cell phone link   435 435
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450 450
Navigation system 1,670 1,813 1,813
BBS Package 1,857    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125    
Bodyside moldings 129    
Satellite radio 340    
Convenience Package   325  
S Line Package   2,326  
Xenon HID headlights   745 745
Bluetooth cell phone link   405 405
Metallic paint (extra cost)   418 418
Options (change) 4,643 6,485 3,635
Options (change) 4,121 6,032 3,381
Destination 645 775 775
Total Price $40,283 $33,190 $39,325
Total Invoice $37,776 $30,922 $36,627

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,188
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,068
Model Year200820082008
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportA3A3
TrimWRX STI2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine305hp H4200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6M6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$40,283$33,190$39,325
Adjustments for Features-1,9050-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,378$33,190$36,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,285
Total Invoice$37,776$30,922$36,627
Adjustments for Features-1,7860-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,990$30,922$33,973
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,051

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Audi A3

Model Year200820082008
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportA3A3
TrimWRX STI2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275  
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Hood scoop$100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, remote $200$200
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200 $200
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,045$2,140$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,905$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7860-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082008
ModelImpreza / WRX / Outback SportA3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in101.5 in
Length173.8 in168.7 in
Width68.5 in69.5 in
Height58.5 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.4 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / Outback Sport WRX STI

BBS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15040%
Total Not Requested22560%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested185070%
Total Not Requested80530%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%

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