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Subaru Legacy vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,944

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $9,371

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,852

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $8,786

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $31,295 $33,995 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $26,438 $29,167 $31,534 $29,714 $40,596
Stability control 300        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 180  
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77 295 295
Rear spoiler 389 389 389    
Sport Package       650  
Premium Plus Package       3,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575 575
Metal pedals       195  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       250  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       995  
Stability control 275        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119    
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 168  
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50 274 274
Rear spoiler 292 292 292    
Sport Package       606  
Premium Plus Package       3,024  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       536 536
Metal pedals       182  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       233  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       926  
Options (change) 1,004 704 704 6,390 870
Options (change) 769 494 494 5,949 810
Destination 645 645 645 975 975
Total Price $29,944 $32,644 $35,344 $39,315 $45,495
Total Invoice $27,852 $30,306 $32,673 $36,638 $42,381

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,381
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,000
Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6243hp H4186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionM5T5M6S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,944$32,644$35,344$39,315$45,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,600-1,025-2,990-5,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,944$31,044$34,319$36,325$39,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$4,375$0$3,430
Total Invoice$27,852$30,306$32,673$36,638$42,381
Adjustments for Features0-1,485-948-2,786-5,347
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,852$28,821$31,725$33,852$37,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$969$3,873$0$3,182

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20082008200820182018
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700
FWD   $0 
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist   $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300 
Hood scoop$100 $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
HD radio   $50$50
Navigation system $600$600  
Satellite radio   $200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Boost gauge    $75
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights    $1000
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,375$5,975$5,400$7,365$10,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600$1,025$2,990$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,485-948-2,786-5,347

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20082018
ModelLegacyA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in103.8 in
Length186.2 in175.4 in
Width68.1 in70.7 in
Height56.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested35015%
Total Not Requested205085%

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