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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: $34,470

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $777

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,931

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelWRXWRXA3A3
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,595 $40,895 $24,740 $33,980
Base Invoice $29,708 $38,587 $22,998 $31,561
Navigation Package 2,100      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233 233    
Bodyside moldings 267 267    
Cargo net 81 81    
Universal garage door opener 111 111    
Cold Weather Package     700 700
Sport Package     1,800  
Convenience Package     675  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450 450
Satellite radio     350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link     435 435
Xenon HID headlights     650 800
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Sound Package     900  
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Navigation Package 1,863      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151 151    
Bodyside moldings 173 173    
Cargo net 52 52    
Universal garage door opener 72 72    
Cold Weather Package     637 637
Sport Package     1,638  
Convenience Package     614  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     410 410
Satellite radio     319 319
Bluetooth cell phone link     396 396
Xenon HID headlights     592 728
Navigation system     1,787 1,775
Sound Package     819  
Panoramic sunroof     1,001 1,001
Options (change) 2,792 692 9,010 5,785
Options (change) 2,311 448 8,213 5,266
Destination 860 860 720 720
Total Price $35,247 $42,447 $34,470 $40,485
Total Invoice $32,879 $39,895 $31,931 $37,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,118
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,753
Model Year2018201820062006
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)440, 9440, 9195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$35,247$42,447$34,470$40,485
Adjustments for Features-2,895-3,8700-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,352$38,577$34,470$37,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,225$0$2,715
Total Invoice$32,879$39,895$31,931$37,547
Adjustments for Features-2,701-3,6370-3,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,178$36,258$31,931$34,486
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,080$0$2,555

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Audi A3

Model Year2018201820062006
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$10  
Proximity key$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Ski sack  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
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  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
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  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125 $125$125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Wheels, dark finish$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,235$7,210$3,340$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,895$3,870$0$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,701-3,6370-3,061

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182006
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 Weight3,277 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
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested62546%
Total Not Requested72554%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested193094%
Total Not Requested1256%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested52584%
Total Not Requested10016%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested600114%
Total Not Requested-75-14%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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