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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: $38,836

Subaru Outback Limited XT   
Difference: $2,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820202020
ModelA3OutbackOutback
Trim3.2 S lineLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,915 $37,745 $39,695
iPod integration 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450    
Heated front seats 450    
Bluetooth cell phone link 435    
Navigation system 1,950    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100    
Cargo net   81 81
iPod integration 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418    
Heated front seats 418    
Bluetooth cell phone link 405    
Navigation system 1,813    
Xenon HID headlights 745    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023    
Cargo net   52 52
Options (change) 5,185 81 81
Options (change) 4,822 52 52
Destination 775 1,010 1,010
Total Price $40,875 $38,836 $40,786

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,604
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,176
Model Year200820202020
ModelA3OutbackOutback
Trim3.2 S lineLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine250hp V6260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionS6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$40,875$38,836$40,786
Adjustments for Features0-3,375-6,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,875$35,461$34,271
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,190$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200820202020
ModelA3OutbackOutback
Trim3.2 S lineLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog light, rear$100  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,650$10,025$13,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,375$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-92-170

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082020
ModelA3Outback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in108.1 in
Length168.7 in191.3 in
Width69.5 in73.0 in
Height56.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,915 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft375.7 ft3

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