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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: $32,937

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,595

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,187

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelA3 / S3Outback
TrimA3 e-tron2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,900 $30,995
Base Invoice $35,248 $28,795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Heated front seats 500  
Cargo net 150 42
All-weather floor mats 180 55
Roof rails 500  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Heated front seats 467  
Cargo net 139 28
All-weather floor mats 168 33
Roof rails 467  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 1,905 1,297
Options (change) 1,777 1,155
Destination 925 645
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $36,562 $32,937
Total Invoice $33,782 $30,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,072
Model Year20162008
ModelA3 / S3Outback
TrimA3 e-tron2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I4 PiH243hp H4
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17
Total Price$36,562$32,937
Adjustments for Features-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,437$32,937
Total Invoice$33,782$30,595
Adjustments for Features-1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,667$30,595

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162008
ModelA3 / S3Outback
TrimA3 e-tron2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,415$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1150

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Outback features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162008
ModelA3 / S3Outback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in105.1 in
Length169.8 in188.7 in
Width70.3 in69.7 in
Height56.1 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,903 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.5 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 Headroom37.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		9.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		39.5 ft366.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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