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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: $41,988

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $14,462

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,598

Subaru WRX STI Limited   
Difference: $12,971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelWRXA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSTI LimitedRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,895 $54,900
Base Invoice $38,587 $51,058
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 233 575
Options (change) 151 536
Destination 860 975
Total Price $41,988 $56,450
Total Invoice $39,598 $52,569

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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: $11,307
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,033
Model Year20182018
ModelWRXA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSTI LimitedRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine305hp H4400hp I5
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$41,988$56,450
Adjustments for Features0-3,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,988$53,295
Total Invoice$39,598$52,569
Adjustments for Features0-2,938
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,598$49,631

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

Model Year20182018
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 
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
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 
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,785$9,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,938

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

Model Year20182018
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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