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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,397

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $11,828

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,852

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $11,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelA3 / S3Outback
TrimS33.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,100 $31,295
Base Invoice $38,224 $29,058
Convenience Package 750  
Navigation Plus Package 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Cargo net 150 42
All-weather floor mats 180 55
Rear spoiler   380
Navigation system   2,000
Convenience Package 697  
Navigation Plus Package 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511  
Cargo net 139 28
All-weather floor mats 168 33
Rear spoiler   285
Navigation system   1,823
Options (change) 4,230 2,477
Options (change) 3,933 2,169
Destination 895 625
Total Price $46,225 $34,397
Total Invoice $43,052 $31,852

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,563
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,228
Model Year20152006
ModelA3 / S3Outback
TrimS33.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp I4250hp H6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$46,225$34,397
Adjustments for Features-4,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,960$34,397
Total Invoice$43,052$31,852
Adjustments for Features-3,9720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,080$31,852

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152006
ModelA3 / S3Outback
TrimS33.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Stability control$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Traction control$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,565$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9720

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152006
ModelA3 / S3Outback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in105.1 in
Length175.4 in186.2 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height55.7 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.3,530 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested15035%
Total Not Requested27565%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

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