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A: Look to the Audi A3's direct competitors for the vehicles similar in size, price, styles, and options. ie: wagon/ $27-35,000, 4 doors, sporty, 5 seats, etc. The closest competitors to the A3 are: Acura TSX (does not come in wagon) http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2009/acura/tsx/index.html BMW 3 Series Wagon http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/112_0807_2009_bmw_3_series_first_look/index.html Lexus IS (does not come in wagon) http://www.motortrend.com/search/articles/index.html?SearchText=lexus+is300&SearchSource= Mercedes C-Class Wagon http://www.motortrend.com/search/articles/index.html?SearchText=mercedes-benz+c-class+2008&SearchSource= Mini Clubman http://www.motortrend.com/photo_gallery/112_0707_2008_mini_clubman_gallery/index.html Pontiac Vibe (cheap alternative) http://www.motortrend.com/search/articles/index.html?SearchText=pontiac%20vibe Saab 9-2x Wagon http://www.motortrend.com/search/articles/index.html?SearchText=saab+9-2x&SearchSource= Saturn Astra 4-door wagon (another cheap alternative) http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/hatchbacks/112_0708_2008_saturn_astra/index.html Subaru WRX Wagon http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/hatchbacks/112_0705_2008_subaru_impreza_wrx/index.html Toyota Matrix (another cheap alternative) http://www.motortrend.com/search/articles/index.html?SearchText=toyota%20matrix Volvo C30 (and possibly S40 but not in wagon) http://www.motortrend.com/search/articles/index.html?SearchText=volvo+c30&SearchSource= Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/wagons/112_0804_2009_volkswagen_jetta_sportwagen_first_drive/index.html hoped that helped! *note, some of the above links show the 4-door car (not wagon) in the photo.. you can toot around on Motor Trend's website or the manufacturer's website and find photos of the wagon versions.