Let me put it this way...priced right, with a CVT, and a more well-rounded car, then it does sound indeed perfect. Still, if the ride is still stiff and no hatch for versatility, and it's priced too far north of the CLA/A3, I'm wondering if it'd make any sense for a young professional (a potential target, myself included).
If I can lease one of these (WRX Limited) for the same $35k it currently goes for, then I'd highly consider it - standard AWD, decent fuel economy, good power, and Limited model niceties...I'd take it and let the missus have the Forester.