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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: $35,045

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $5,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,474

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $5,458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelA3Outback
Trim3.22.5 XT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,875 $28,595
Base Invoice $33,364 $26,641
Cold Weather Package 500  
Navigation system 1,950 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Limited Package   2,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo net   42
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Cold Weather Package 466  
Navigation system 1,813 1,823
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Limited Package   2,144
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo net   28
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 4,025 5,825
Options (change) 3,743 5,208
Destination 825 625
Total Price $40,725 $35,045
Total Invoice $37,932 $32,474

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,433
Model Year20092006
ModelA3Outback
Trim3.22.5 XT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine250hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$40,725$35,045
Adjustments for Features-1,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,625$35,045
Total Invoice$37,932$32,474
Adjustments for Features-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,907$32,474

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092006
ModelA3Outback
Trim3.22.5 XT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
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 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog light, rear$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,090$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0250

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092006
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.3,565 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
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Total Requested205089%
Total Not Requested25011%

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