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Audi A3 vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,142

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,758

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,553

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelA3Outback
Trim3.2 S line2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,980 $30,995
Base Invoice $31,561 $28,795
Cold Weather Package 700  
Navigation system 1,950 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo net   42
Universal garage door opener   77
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Cold Weather Package 637  
Navigation system 1,775 1,822
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410  
Panoramic sunroof 1,001  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo net   28
Universal garage door opener   50
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 4,200 3,502
Options (change) 3,823 3,113
Destination 720 645
Total Price $38,900 $35,142
Total Invoice $36,104 $32,553

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,883
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,593
Model Year20062008
ModelA3Outback
Trim3.2 S line2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine250hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$38,900$35,142
Adjustments for Features0-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,900$34,017
Total Invoice$36,104$32,553
Adjustments for Features0-1,042
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,104$31,511

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062008
ModelA3Outback
Trim3.2 S line2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog light, rear$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,390$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,042

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Subaru Outback features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062008
ModelA3Outback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in105.1 in
Length168.7 in188.7 in
Width69.5 in69.7 in
Height56.0 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.6 ft366.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 vs. Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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