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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: $37,107

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $540

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,288

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelA3 / S3Outback
TrimA3 e-tron3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,900 $33,395
Base Invoice $35,248 $31,227
Roof rails 500  
iPod integration 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Heated front seats 500  
Cargo net 150 70
All-weather floor mats 180 72
Metal pedals 195 170
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Roof rails 467  
iPod integration 325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Heated front seats 467  
Cargo net 139 45
All-weather floor mats 168 46
Metal pedals 181 110
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Options (change) 2,450 3,402
Options (change) 2,283 2,777
Destination 925 850
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $37,107 $37,647
Total Invoice $34,288 $34,854

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,466
Model Year20162016
ModelA3 / S3Outback
TrimA3 e-tron3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I4 PiH256hp H6
TransmissionS6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/60-18
Total Price$37,107$37,647
Adjustments for Features0-5,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,107$32,212
Total Invoice$34,288$34,854
Adjustments for Features0-5,032
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,288$29,822

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162016
ModelA3 / S3Outback
TrimA3 e-tron3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation system $600
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,140$10,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,032

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162016
ModelA3 / S3Outback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in108.1 in
Length169.8 in189.6 in
Width70.3 in72.4 in
Height56.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,903 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 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 Headroom37.5 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested96045%
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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