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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: $29,665

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $7,812

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,740

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $6,893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3OutbackOutback
TrimA3 e-tron2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,500 $23,195 $28,195
Base Invoice $36,736 $21,848 $26,369
Aluminum roof rails 300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575    
Universal garage door opener 295    
Limited Package   4,300 3,300
Sunroof   1,445 1,445
Aluminum roof rails 280    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536    
Universal garage door opener 274    
Limited Package   3,964 3,115
Sunroof   1,203 1,203
Options (change) 1,170 5,745 4,745
Options (change) 1,090 5,167 4,318
Destination 975 725 725
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0
Total Price $37,477 $29,665 $33,665
Total Invoice $34,633 $27,740 $31,412

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,212
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,339
Model Year201820112011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3OutbackOutback
TrimA3 e-tron2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine150hp I4 PiH170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionS6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$37,477$29,665$33,665
Adjustments for Features-6000-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,877$29,665$32,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050
Total Invoice$34,633$27,740$31,412
Adjustments for Features-5540-886
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,079$27,740$30,526
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,786

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

Model Year201820112011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3OutbackOutback
TrimA3 e-tron2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio$50  
SD Card slot$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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  
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,915$5,315$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-5540-886

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

Model Year20182011
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Outback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in107.9 in
Length169.8 in188.2 in
Width70.3 in71.7 in
Height56.1 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.3,387 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 2.5i

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested120089%
Total Not Requested15011%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested280061%
Total Not Requested176539%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested120089%
Total Not Requested15011%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested237564%
Total Not Requested132536%

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