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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: $35,065

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,503

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelA3Outback
Trim3.2 S line2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,915 $30,995
Base Invoice $32,471 $28,795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450  
Heated front seats 450  
Navigation system 1,950 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Cargo net   42
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418  
Heated front seats 418  
Navigation system 1,813 1,822
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Cargo net   28
Options (change) 3,950 3,425
Options (change) 3,672 3,063
Destination 775 645
Total Price $39,640 $35,065
Total Invoice $36,918 $32,503

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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: $5,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,217
Model Year20082008
ModelA3Outback
Trim3.2 S line2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine250hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$39,640$35,065
Adjustments for Features0-865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,640$34,200
Total Invoice$36,918$32,503
Adjustments for Features0-802
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,918$31,701

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082008
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 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $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 
Total Value of Features$5,650$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-802

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082008
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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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 controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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