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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: $32,390

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $494

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,187

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelWRXWRXA3A3
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,595 $40,895 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $29,708 $38,587 $25,361 $28,134
Cargo net 81 81    
Bodyside moldings 267 267    
All-weather floor mats 81 81 120 120
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
iPod integration     50 50
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Cargo net 52 52    
Bodyside moldings 173 173    
All-weather floor mats 52 52 112 112
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
iPod integration     47 47
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Options (change) 429 429 4,245 4,245
Options (change) 277 277 3,951 3,951
Destination 860 860 875 875
Total Price $32,884 $42,184 $32,390 $35,370
Total Invoice $30,845 $39,724 $30,187 $32,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,726
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,424
Model Year2018201820112011
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, 9140, 10140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$32,884$42,184$32,390$35,370
Adjustments for Features-2,220-4,2950-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,664$37,889$32,390$34,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,225$0$1,930
Total Invoice$30,845$39,724$30,187$32,960
Adjustments for Features-2,082-4,0450-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,763$35,679$30,187$31,982
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,916$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Audi A3

Model Year2018201820112011
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$10  
Proximity key$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $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
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper  $175$175
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
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system $600  
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 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Boost gauge$75$75  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
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  
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   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Wheels, dark finish$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,735$7,810$3,515$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,220$4,295$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,082-4,0450-978

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182011
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
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115573%
Total Not Requested42527%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115573%
Total Not Requested42527%

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