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

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

Lowest Total Price: $41,120

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $19,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,769

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $17,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelWRXA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSTI LimitedRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,995 $54,500
Base Invoice $37,750 $50,686
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165  
Cargo net 55 150
Universal garage door opener 85 295
Technology Package   3,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107  
Cargo net 36 139
Universal garage door opener 56 274
Technology Package   3,628
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 305 4,920
Options (change) 199 4,577
Destination 820 950
Total Price $41,120 $60,370
Total Invoice $38,769 $56,213

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX STI Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,607
Model Year20172017
ModelWRXA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSTI LimitedRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp H4400hp I5
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$41,120$60,370
Adjustments for Features0-5,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,120$55,175
Total Invoice$38,769$56,213
Adjustments for Features0-4,837
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,769$51,376

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

Model Year20172017
ModelWRXA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSTI LimitedRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,835$11,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,837

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

Model Year20172017
ModelWRXA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in103.8 in
Length180.9 in175.4 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,386 lb.3,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested122546%
Total Not Requested144054%

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