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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: $35,465

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $5,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $4,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelA3Outback
Trim3.23.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,875 $28,295
Base Invoice $33,364 $26,460
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 1,950 1,550
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Limited Package   3,400
Sunroof   1,445
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441  
Navigation system 1,813 1,294
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Limited Package   3,207
Sunroof   1,203
Options (change) 4,025 6,395
Options (change) 3,743 5,704
Destination 825 775
Total Price $40,725 $35,465
Total Invoice $37,932 $32,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,351
Model Year20092012
ModelA3Outback
Trim3.23.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine250hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/60-17
Total Price$40,725$35,465
Adjustments for Features0-385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,725$35,080
Total Invoice$37,932$32,939
Adjustments for Features0-358
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,932$32,581

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092012
ModelA3Outback
Trim3.23.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$5,730$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-358

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092012
ModelA3Outback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in107.9 in
Length168.7 in188.2 in
Width69.5 in71.7 in
Height56.0 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,597 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft371.3 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 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested220063%
Total Not Requested127537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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