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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: $30,450

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $9,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,452

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $8,953

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012200920092009
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4OutbackOutbackOutback
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $22,295 $31,595 $32,095
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $21,020 $29,367 $29,924
Navigation Package 2,000 2,000      
Premium Plus Package 4,300        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475      
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) 0 0 200    
Active rear differential   1,100      
Limited Package     5,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183  
Navigation system     2,000 2,000 2,000
Universal garage door opener     77 77 77
Navigation Package 1,860 1,860      
Premium Plus Package 4,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443      
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) 0 0 200    
Active rear differential   1,024      
Limited Package     4,538    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119  
Navigation system     1,830 1,823 1,822
Universal garage door opener     50 50 50
Options (change) 6,775 3,575 7,460 2,260 2,077
Options (change) 6,303 3,327 6,737 1,992 1,872
Destination 875 875 695 695 695
Total Price $40,150 $51,750 $30,450 $34,550 $34,867
Total Invoice $37,405 $48,192 $28,452 $32,054 $32,491

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,252
Model Year20122012200920092009
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4OutbackOutbackOutback
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine211hp I4333hp V6170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionCVT-8M6M5M5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$40,150$51,750$30,450$34,550$34,867
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-320-445-1,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,150$49,700$30,130$34,105$33,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,550$0$3,975$3,292
Total Invoice$37,405$48,192$28,452$32,054$32,491
Adjustments for Features0-1,909-299-413-1,347
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,405$46,283$28,153$31,641$31,144
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,878$0$3,488$2,991

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122012200920092009
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4OutbackOutbackOutback
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
6-speed manual $150   
5-speed manual  $0$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Roof rack  $300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500   
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost)$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive$15$15   
Satellite radio$200$200   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Leather door panel trim $250   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$5,155$7,205$5,475$5,600$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$320$445$1,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,909-299-413-1,347

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122009
ModelA4 / S4Outback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in105.1 in
Length185.2 in188.7 in
Width71.9 in69.7 in
Height56.2 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,331 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.466.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested102534%
Total Not Requested202566%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested302552%
Total Not Requested280048%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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