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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: $36,582

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $1,378

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,800

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $1,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162014
ModelA3 / S3Outback
TrimA3 e-tron3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,900 $32,095
Base Invoice $35,248 $30,034
Roof rails 500  
iPod integration 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575  
Heated front seats 500  
Special Appearance Package   1,000
Sunroof   1,445
Eyesight Driver Assist System   1,295
Navigation system   1,300
Roof rails 467  
iPod integration 325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536  
Heated front seats 467  
Special Appearance Package   835
Sunroof   1,203
Eyesight Driver Assist System   1,079
Navigation system   1,085
Options (change) 1,925 5,040
Options (change) 1,795 4,202
Destination 925 825
Gas Tax -4,168 0
Total Price $36,582 $37,960
Total Invoice $33,800 $35,061

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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: $1,297
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,210
Model Year20162014
ModelA3 / S3Outback
TrimA3 e-tron3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I4 PiH256hp H6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/60-17
Total Price$36,582$37,960
Adjustments for Features0-2,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,582$35,285
Total Invoice$33,800$35,061
Adjustments for Features0-2,471
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,800$32,590

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162014
ModelA3 / S3Outback
TrimA3 e-tron3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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 
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 
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
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,590$8,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,471

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162014
ModelA3 / S3Outback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in107.9 in
Length169.8 in189.0 in
Width70.3 in71.7 in
Height56.1 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,903 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested72578%

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