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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: $34,647

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $7,073

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,100

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $6,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520162016
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3OutbackOutback
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS32.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100 $30,395 $33,395
Base Invoice $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224 $28,473 $31,227
Premium Plus Package 2,550 2,550 2,550      
Advanced Technology Package 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400    
Prestige Package 5,900 5,900 5,900 5,900    
Metal pedals 195 195 195   170 170
All-weather floor mats 180 180 180 180 72 72
Cargo net 150 150 150 150 70 70
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation         2,295 2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System         795 795
Premium Plus Package 2,371 2,371 2,371      
Advanced Technology Package 1,302 1,302 1,302 1,302    
Prestige Package 5,488 5,488 5,488 5,488    
Metal pedals 181 181 181   110 110
All-weather floor mats 168 168 168 168 46 46
Cargo net 139 139 139 139 45 45
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 511 511    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation         1,913 1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System         663 663
Options (change) 10,925 10,925 10,925 8,180 3,402 3,402
Options (change) 10,160 10,160 10,160 7,608 2,777 2,777
Destination 895 895 895 895 850 850
Total Price $41,720 $44,420 $45,020 $50,175 $34,647 $37,647
Total Invoice $38,863 $41,373 $41,931 $46,727 $32,100 $34,854

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,158
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,695
Model Year201520152015201520162016
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3OutbackOutback
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS32.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionS6S6S6S6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14705, 14705, 14576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$41,720$44,420$45,020$50,175$34,647$37,647
Adjustments for Features00-1,700-2,975-2,085-2,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,720$44,420$43,320$47,200$32,562$35,062
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$1,600$5,480$0$2,500
Total Invoice$38,863$41,373$41,931$46,727$32,100$34,854
Adjustments for Features00-1,583-2,771-1,932-2,393
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,863$41,373$40,348$43,956$30,168$32,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,510$1,485$5,093$0$2,293

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201520152015201520162016
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3OutbackOutback
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS32.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100$1100
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert    $25$25
PIN Code Access    $10$10
Power liftgate    $350$350
Universal garage door opener    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane sway warning    $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver    $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger    $75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo tray    $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Roof rack    $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0$0
Black grille (optional)$0$0$0$0  
Body kit$0$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sunroof    $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
App support    $0$0
Aux input    $50$50
CD player    $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
USB port    $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge   $75  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights    $50$50
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50  
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension    $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,190$6,190$7,890$9,165$8,275$8,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,700$2,975$2,085$2,585
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,583-2,771-1,932-2,393

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152016
ModelA3 / S3Outback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.8 in108.1 in
Length175.4 in189.6 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height55.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.3,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested77550%
Total Not Requested76550%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested155043%
Total Not Requested207557%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested77550%
Total Not Requested76550%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested155043%
Total Not Requested207557%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested77550%
Total Not Requested76550%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested155043%
Total Not Requested207557%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested142541%
Total Not Requested207559%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1105%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1105%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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