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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: $4,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,266

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $4,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720092009
ModelWRXWRXA3A3
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.0T3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,995 $39,995 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $29,154 $37,750 $25,035 $33,364
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165    
Cargo net 55 55    
Bodyside moldings 230 230    
S Line Package     2,000  
Convenience Package     1,800  
Sport Package     1,400 1,400
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107    
Cargo net 36 36    
Bodyside moldings 149 149    
S Line Package     1,860  
Convenience Package     1,675  
Sport Package     1,303 1,303
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Navigation system     1,813 1,813
Metallic paint (extra cost)     441 441
Options (change) 450 450 9,225 5,425
Options (change) 292 292 8,581 5,046
Destination 820 820 825 825
Total Price $32,265 $41,265 $36,970 $42,125
Total Invoice $30,266 $38,862 $34,441 $39,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,911
Model Year2017201720092009
ModelWRXWRXA3A3
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.0T3.2
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, 9195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$32,265$41,265$36,970$42,125
Adjustments for Features-785-3,3450-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,480$37,920$36,970$39,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,440$0$2,505
Total Invoice$30,266$38,862$34,441$39,235
Adjustments for Features-736-3,1500-2,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,530$35,712$34,441$36,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,182$0$2,326

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Audi A3

Model Year2017201720092009
ModelWRXWRXA3A3
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.0T3.2
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system $600$600$600
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
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$4,900$7,460$4,115$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$785$3,345$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-736-3,1500-2,468

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20172009
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?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested88070%
Total Not Requested37530%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77563%
Total Not Requested45037%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

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%

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