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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: $3,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $3,744

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelA3Outback
Trim2.0T3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,270 $28,295
Base Invoice $25,361 $26,460
6-speed automated manual 1,480  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Aluminum roof rails 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 2,000 1,550
Convenience Package 1,275  
iPod integration -200  
AWD 2,100  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100  
Limited Package   3,400
Sunroof   1,445
6-speed automated manual 1,378  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Aluminum roof rails 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443  
Navigation system 1,860 1,294
Convenience Package 1,186  
iPod integration -186  
AWD 1,951  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023  
Limited Package   3,207
Sunroof   1,203
Options (change) 11,230 6,395
Options (change) 10,447 5,704
Destination 875 775
Total Price $39,375 $35,465
Total Invoice $36,683 $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: $3,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,730
Model Year20122012
ModelA3Outback
Trim2.0T3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/60-17
Total Price$39,375$35,465
Adjustments for Features-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,360$35,465
Total Invoice$36,683$32,939
Adjustments for Features-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,669$32,939

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122012
ModelA3Outback
Trim2.0T3.6R
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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
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 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
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$6,130$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$15$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-140

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,479 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 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested80551%
Total Not Requested77549%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested72572%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
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 link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested230066%
Total Not Requested117534%

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