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Subaru Tribeca vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Tribeca vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,826

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,869

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,114

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelTribecaTribecaA3
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,595 $35,895 $27,270
Base Invoice $30,657 $33,703 $25,361
Cargo cover 75 75  
Cargo net 46 46  
All-weather floor mats 60 60 120
Navigation system 2,200 2,200 2,000
Sunroof 1,500    
Obstacle detection, rear 360 360  
Roof rack 215 215  
Cold Weather Package     500
Convenience Package     1,275
Premium Plus Package     2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Aluminum roof rails     500
6-speed automated manual     1,480
AWD     2,100
Panoramic sunroof     1,100
Cargo cover 49 49  
Cargo net 30 30  
All-weather floor mats 36 36 112
Navigation system 1,912 1,913 1,860
Sunroof 1,304    
Obstacle detection, rear 234 234  
Roof rack 117 117  
Cold Weather Package     466
Convenience Package     1,186
Premium Plus Package     1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Aluminum roof rails     466
6-speed automated manual     1,378
AWD     1,951
Panoramic sunroof     1,023
Options (change) 4,456 2,956 11,550
Options (change) 3,682 2,379 10,745
Destination 775 775 875
Total Price $37,826 $39,626 $39,695
Total Invoice $35,114 $36,857 $36,981

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,079
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,990
Model Year201220122012
ModelTribecaTribecaA3
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6256hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 10385, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$37,826$39,626$39,695
Adjustments for Features-1,210-1,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,616$37,816$39,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0
Total Invoice$35,114$36,857$36,981
Adjustments for Features-1,123-1,6840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,991$35,173$36,981
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,182$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Audi A3

Model Year201220122012
ModelTribecaTribecaA3
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring2.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
SD Card slot  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear  $100
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,575$8,175$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,210$1,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,123-1,6840

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122012
ModelTribecaA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.2 in101.5 in
Length191.5 in168.7 in
Width73.9 in69.5 in
Height66.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,140 lb.3,479 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in34.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.6 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.4 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40040%
Total Not Requested60060%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%

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