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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: $36,664

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $443

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,208

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $80

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelA3 / S3OutbackOutback
TrimA3 e-tron3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,900 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $35,248 $33,064 $36,089
iPod integration 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Heated front seats 500    
Cargo net 150 81 81
All-weather floor mats 180 101 101
Metal pedals 195 172 172
Roof rails 500    
iPod integration 325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Heated front seats 467    
Cargo net 139 52 52
All-weather floor mats 168 65 65
Metal pedals 181 112 112
Roof rails 467    
Options (change) 2,450 354 354
Options (change) 2,283 229 229
Destination 925 915 915
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0
Total Price $37,107 $36,664 $39,959
Total Invoice $34,288 $34,208 $37,233

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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: $3,978
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,378
Model Year201620182018
ModelA3 / S3OutbackOutback
TrimA3 e-tron3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I4 PiH256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionS6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$37,107$36,664$39,959
Adjustments for Features0-3,535-6,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,107$33,129$33,284
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$155
Total Invoice$34,288$34,208$37,233
Adjustments for Features0-3,298-6,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,288$30,910$31,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$103

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201620182018
ModelA3 / S3OutbackOutback
TrimA3 e-tron3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$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
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$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 $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250 $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0  
9 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
CD player $125$125
iPod integration$100  
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,640$9,175$12,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,535$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,298-6,220

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162018
ModelA3 / S3Outback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in108.1 in
Length169.8 in189.9 in
Width70.3 in72.4 in
Height56.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,903 lb.3,893 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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