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Subaru WRX vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,265

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $2,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,266

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $2,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelWRXWRXA3A3
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,995 $39,995 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $29,154 $37,750 $24,115 $32,471
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165    
Cargo net 55 55    
Bodyside moldings 230 230    
S Line Package     2,500  
Convenience Package     350  
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Xenon HID headlights     800 800
Heated front seats     450 450
Bluetooth cell phone link     435 435
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450 450
iPod integration     0 0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107    
Cargo net 36 36    
Bodyside moldings 149 149    
S Line Package     2,326  
Convenience Package     325  
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Navigation system     1,813 1,813
Xenon HID headlights     745 745
Heated front seats     418 418
Bluetooth cell phone link     405 405
Metallic paint (extra cost)     418 418
iPod integration     0 0
Options (change) 450 450 8,035 5,185
Options (change) 292 292 7,473 4,822
Destination 820 820 775 775
Total Price $32,265 $41,265 $34,740 $40,875
Total Invoice $30,266 $38,862 $32,363 $38,068

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,152
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelWRXWRXA3A3
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine268hp H4305hp H4200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$32,265$41,265$34,740$40,875
Adjustments for Features-1,125-3,6850-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,140$37,580$34,740$38,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,440$0$3,285
Total Invoice$30,266$38,862$32,363$38,068
Adjustments for Features-1,055-3,4700-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,211$35,392$32,363$35,414
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,181$0$3,051

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Audi A3

Model Year2017201720082008
ModelWRXWRXA3A3
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10  
Proximity key $250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
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$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275  
Limited-slip front differential $500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Front splitter spoiler$200$200  
Hood scoop$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Heated mirrors$25$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,075$7,635$3,950$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$3,685$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,055-3,4700-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20172008
ModelWRXA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in101.5 in
Length180.9 in168.7 in
Width70.7 in69.5 in
Height58.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.054.6 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%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
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, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested228086%
Total Not Requested37514%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%

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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