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

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Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,499

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $5,696

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,468

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $5,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelImpreza / WRXA3A3
TrimWRX Limited2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,095 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $27,405 $25,361 $28,134
Navigation system 1,000 2,000 2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165    
Bodyside moldings 220    
Cargo net 40    
Roof rack 229    
Cold Weather Package   500 500
Sport Package   1,400 1,400
Premium Plus Package   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
iPod integration   -200 -200
Aluminum roof rails   500 500
Convenience Package   1,275 1,275
Panoramic sunroof   1,100 1,100
Navigation system 888 1,860 1,860
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107    
Bodyside moldings 143    
Cargo net 26    
Roof rack 149    
Cold Weather Package   466 466
Sport Package   1,303 1,303
Premium Plus Package   1,860 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
iPod integration   -186 -186
Aluminum roof rails   466 466
Convenience Package   1,186 1,186
Panoramic sunroof   1,023 1,023
Options (change) 1,654 9,050 9,050
Options (change) 1,313 8,421 8,421
Destination 750 875 875
Total Price $31,499 $37,195 $40,175
Total Invoice $29,468 $34,657 $37,430

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,751
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,240
Model Year201220122012
ModelImpreza / WRXA3A3
TrimWRX Limited2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine265hp H4200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM5M6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$31,499$37,195$40,175
Adjustments for Features-550-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,444$37,195$39,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,930
Total Invoice$29,468$34,657$37,430
Adjustments for Features-510-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,417$34,657$36,452
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Audi A3

Model Year201220122012
ModelImpreza / WRXA3A3
TrimWRX Limited2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player$125  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,845$3,790$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$55$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-510-978

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122012
ModelImpreza / WRXA3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.1 in101.5 in
Length173.8 in168.7 in
Width68.5 in69.5 in
Height57.6 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.7 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested72546%
Total Not Requested85554%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested15015%
Total Not Requested85085%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested72546%
Total Not Requested85554%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested15015%
Total Not Requested85085%

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