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

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Subaru WRX vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,470

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $13,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,317

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $12,149

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelWRXA3 / S3
TrimLimitedS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $41,100
Base Invoice $29,154 $38,224
Navigation Package 2,600  
Cargo net 55 150
Driver Assistance Package   1,400
Navigation Plus Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
LED headlights   1,050
Navigation Package 2,307  
Cargo net 36 139
Driver Assistance Package   1,302
Navigation Plus Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
LED headlights   977
Options (change) 2,655 5,750
Options (change) 2,343 5,347
Destination 820 895
Total Price $34,470 $47,745
Total Invoice $32,317 $44,466

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,186
Model Year20172015
ModelWRXA3 / S3
TrimLimitedS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4292hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$34,470$47,745
Adjustments for Features0-4,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,470$43,490
Total Invoice$32,317$44,466
Adjustments for Features0-3,963
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,317$40,503

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20172015
ModelWRXA3 / S3
TrimLimitedS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
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
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,485$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,963

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20172015
ModelWRXA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in103.8 in
Length180.9 in175.4 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,267 lb.3,462 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
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested46029%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested72564%
Total Not Requested40036%

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