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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: $5,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,266

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $4,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelWRXWRXA3A3
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,995 $39,995 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $29,154 $37,750 $25,361 $28,134
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165    
Cargo net 55 55    
Bodyside moldings 230 230    
Titanium Sport Package     2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Convenience Package     1,275 1,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
iPod integration     -200 -200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107    
Cargo net 36 36    
Bodyside moldings 149 149    
Titanium Sport Package     1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Navigation system     1,860 1,860
Convenience Package     1,186 1,186
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
iPod integration     -186 -186
Options (change) 450 450 9,150 9,150
Options (change) 292 292 8,512 8,512
Destination 820 820 875 875
Total Price $32,265 $41,265 $37,295 $40,275
Total Invoice $30,266 $38,862 $34,748 $37,521

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,078
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelWRXWRXA3A3
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine268hp H4305hp H4200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6M6M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
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$37,295$40,275
Adjustments for Features-635-3,1950-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,630$38,070$37,295$39,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,440$0$1,930
Total Invoice$30,266$38,862$34,748$37,521
Adjustments for Features-596-3,0090-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,670$35,853$34,748$36,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,183$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Audi A3

Model Year2017201720122012
ModelWRXWRXA3A3
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$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  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
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
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
iPod integration  $100$100
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
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$100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
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
Total Value of Features$5,050$7,610$4,415$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$635$3,195$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-596-3,0090-978

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20172012
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%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested115573%
Total Not Requested42527%
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 headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested72572%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested115573%
Total Not Requested42527%
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 headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested72572%

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