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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,691

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $6,794

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,590

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $5,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062018201820182018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4OutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimA4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,340 $36,390 $47,400 $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690
Base Invoice $29,053 $33,649 $43,668 $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089
Technology Package 1,275 1,275          
Sunroof 1,400 1,000          
Premium Package 1,850 1,050 2,900        
Cold Weather Package 400 400 400        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 450        
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500 500        
Tire-pressure monitor 250 250 250        
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950        
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 350        
Bose 215W 10 speakers     1,000        
Cargo net       81 81 81 81
Technology Package 1,160 1,160          
Sunroof 1,274 910          
Premium Package 1,684 956 2,639        
Cold Weather Package 364 364 364        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 410        
Bluetooth cell phone link 455 455 455        
Tire-pressure monitor 228 228 228        
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775        
Obstacle detection, rear 319 319 319        
Bose 215W 10 speakers     910        
Cargo net       52 52 52 52
Options (change) 8,425 7,225 7,800 81 81 81 81
Options (change) 7,669 6,577 7,100 52 52 52 52
Destination 720 720 720 915 915 915 915
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700 0 0 0 0
Total Price $40,485 $44,335 $57,620 $33,691 $36,391 $37,486 $39,686
Total Invoice $37,442 $40,946 $53,188 $31,590 $34,031 $35,078 $37,056

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,994
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,974
Model Year2006200620062018201820182018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4OutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimA4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10215, 10576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$40,485$44,335$57,620$33,691$36,391$37,486$39,686
Adjustments for Features0-200-450-1,995-2,895-5,995-5,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,485$44,135$57,170$31,696$33,496$31,491$33,691
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,650$16,685$205$2,005$0$2,200
Total Invoice$37,442$40,946$53,188$31,590$34,031$35,078$37,056
Adjustments for Features0-185-415-1,871-2,707-5,610-5,598
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,442$40,761$52,773$29,719$31,324$29,468$31,458
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,319$15,331$251$1,856$0$1,990

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2006200620062018201820182018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4OutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimA4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel     $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert     $25$25
PIN Code Access   $10$10$10$10
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200$200
Backup collision intervention     $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning     $200$200
Hill descent control   $250$250$250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200$200
Lane departure warning     $200$200
Lane sway warning     $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  $250$250
Pedestrian detection     $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250    
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40    
Cargo tray   $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Roof rack   $300$300  
Roof rails     $250$250
Ski sack$50$50$50    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175    
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275$275
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100$100
Aux input   $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200    
CD player   $125$125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50
Navigation app   $50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years     $0$0
Navigation system$600$600$600  $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75    
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Fog light, rear$100$100$100    
Headlight washers  $50    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100      
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Wood trim $300$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350    
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350$350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0$0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,730$5,930$6,180$7,725$8,625$11,725$11,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$450$1,995$2,895$5,995$5,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-415-1,871-2,707-5,610-5,598

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062018
ModelA4 / S4Outback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in108.1 in
Length180.6 in189.9 in
Width69.8 in72.4 in
Height56.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,672 lb.3,623 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.0 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated front seats200Yes
235/45HR17 tires400No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested77549%
Total Not Requested80051%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Avant

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated front seats200Yes
235/45HR17 tires400No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Total Requested57545%
Total Not Requested70055%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Avant

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested182586%
Total Not Requested30014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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