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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: $34,740

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $396

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,363

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelWRXWRXA3A3
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,595 $40,895 $25,930 $34,915
Base Invoice $29,708 $38,587 $24,115 $32,471
Navigation Package 2,100      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233 233    
Cargo net 81 81    
Bodyside moldings 267 267    
Convenience Package     350  
S Line Package     2,500  
iPod integration     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     450 450
Bluetooth cell phone link     435 435
Heated front seats     450 450
Xenon HID headlights     800 800
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Navigation Package 1,863      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151 151    
Cargo net 52 52    
Bodyside moldings 173 173    
Convenience Package     325  
S Line Package     2,326  
iPod integration     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     418 418
Bluetooth cell phone link     405 405
Heated front seats     418 418
Xenon HID headlights     745 745
Navigation system     1,813 1,813
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Options (change) 2,681 581 8,035 5,185
Options (change) 2,239 376 7,473 4,822
Destination 860 860 775 775
Total Price $35,136 $42,336 $34,740 $40,875
Total Invoice $32,807 $39,823 $32,363 $38,068

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,239
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,016
Model Year2018201820082008
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, 9140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$35,136$42,336$34,740$40,875
Adjustments for Features-2,635-3,7100-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,501$38,626$34,740$38,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,125$0$3,285
Total Invoice$32,807$39,823$32,363$38,068
Adjustments for Features-2,460-3,4900-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,347$36,333$32,363$35,414
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,986$0$3,051

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Audi A3

Model Year2018201820082008
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  
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
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  
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
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 nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,085$7,160$3,450$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,635$3,710$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,460-3,4900-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182008
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
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested228086%
Total Not Requested37514%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%

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