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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: $37,405

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $3,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,698

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $3,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelA3Outback
Trim3.23.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,875 $33,395
Base Invoice $33,364 $31,227
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 1,950  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Cargo net   70
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441  
Navigation system 1,813  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Cargo net   45
Options (change) 4,025 3,160
Options (change) 3,743 2,621
Destination 825 850
Total Price $40,725 $37,405
Total Invoice $37,932 $34,698

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,997
Model Year20092016
ModelA3Outback
Trim3.23.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine250hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionS6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/60-18
Total Price$40,725$37,405
Adjustments for Features0-5,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,725$32,270
Total Invoice$37,932$34,698
Adjustments for Features0-4,763
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,932$29,935

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092016
ModelA3Outback
Trim3.23.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
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 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$5,665$10,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,763

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092016
ModelA3Outback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in108.1 in
Length168.7 in189.6 in
Width69.5 in72.4 in
Height56.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft373.3 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 Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested165078%
Total Not Requested46022%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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