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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,049

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $9,978

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,505

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $9,079

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3OutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimA3 e-tron2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,900 $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690
Base Invoice $36,178 $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089
Prestige Package 8,650        
Universal garage door opener 295        
Metal pedals 195 172 172 172 172
All-weather floor mats 180 101 101 101 101
Cargo net 150 81 81 81 81
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575        
Aluminum roof rails 300        
EyeSight and Navigation Package   2,085 1,585    
Prestige Package 8,046        
Universal garage door opener 274        
Metal pedals 181 112 112 112 112
All-weather floor mats 168 65 65 65 65
Cargo net 139 52 52 52 52
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536        
Aluminum roof rails 280        
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,738 1,323    
Options (change) 10,345 2,439 1,939 354 354
Options (change) 9,624 1,967 1,552 229 229
Destination 950 915 915 915 915
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0 0 0
Total Price $46,027 $36,049 $38,249 $37,759 $39,959
Total Invoice $42,584 $33,505 $35,531 $35,255 $37,233

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,823
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,794
Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3OutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimA3 e-tron2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I4 PiH175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionS6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$46,027$36,049$38,249$37,759$39,959
Adjustments for Features0-1,845-1,845-1,935-1,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,027$34,204$36,404$35,824$38,024
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,200$1,620$3,820
Total Invoice$42,584$33,505$35,531$35,255$37,233
Adjustments for Features0-1,715-1,714-1,807-1,803
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,584$31,790$33,817$33,448$35,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,027$1,658$3,640

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3OutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimA3 e-tron2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25$25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10$10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Remote app$25    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane sway warning $25$25$25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150    
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Rear side airbags$300    
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250    
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Roof rack $300$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$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$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$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0    
Handwriting recognition$200    
In-vehicle Internet$150    
Media drive$15    
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Cornering lights$50    
Fog light, rear$100    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
LED headlights$1000    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,930$8,775$8,775$8,865$8,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,845$1,845$1,935$1,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,715-1,714-1,807-1,803

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Outback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in108.1 in
Length169.8 in189.9 in
Width70.3 in72.4 in
Height56.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.3,623 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
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights-250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested332570%
Total Not Requested144030%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested335085%
Total Not Requested60015%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested260085%
Total Not Requested45015%

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