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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: $35,111

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $13,069

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,790

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $12,086

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelWRXA3 / S3
TrimLimitedS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $42,500
Base Invoice $29,708 $39,527
Navigation Package 2,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233  
Door sill trim plates 161  
Cargo net 81 150
All-weather floor mats 81 180
Technology Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
LED headlights   1,250
Navigation Package 1,863  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151  
Door sill trim plates 104  
Cargo net 52 139
All-weather floor mats 52 168
Technology Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
LED headlights   1,163
Options (change) 2,656 4,755
Options (change) 2,222 4,424
Destination 860 925
Total Price $35,111 $48,180
Total Invoice $32,790 $44,876

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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: $9,014
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,309
Model Year20182016
ModelWRXA3 / S3
TrimLimitedS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4292hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,111$48,180
Adjustments for Features0-4,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,111$44,125
Total Invoice$32,790$44,876
Adjustments for Features0-3,777
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,790$41,099

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20182016
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,735$8,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,777

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,276 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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%

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