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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: $31,215

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $9,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,034

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $8,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4OutbackOutback
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $23,195 $28,195
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $21,848 $26,369
Navigation Package 2,000 2,000    
Premium Plus Package 4,300      
Obstacle detection, rear 550 550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Navigation system     1,550 1,550
Limited Package     4,300 3,300
Sunroof     1,445 1,445
Navigation Package 1,860 1,860    
Premium Plus Package 4,000      
Obstacle detection, rear 511 511    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Navigation system     1,294 1,294
Limited Package     3,964 3,115
Sunroof     1,203 1,203
Options (change) 7,325 3,025 7,295 6,295
Options (change) 6,814 2,814 6,461 5,612
Destination 875 875 725 725
Total Price $40,700 $51,200 $31,215 $35,215
Total Invoice $37,916 $47,679 $29,034 $32,706

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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: $9,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,008
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4OutbackOutback
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine211hp I4333hp V6170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionCVT-8M6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$40,700$51,200$31,215$35,215
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-135-1,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,700$49,850$31,080$34,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,150$0$3,050
Total Invoice$37,916$47,679$29,034$32,706
Adjustments for Features0-1,257-126-1,008
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,916$46,422$28,908$31,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,506$0$2,790

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4OutbackOutback
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $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
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,555$4,905$3,690$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$135$1,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,257-126-1,008

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122011
ModelA4 / S4Outback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in107.9 in
Length185.2 in188.2 in
Width71.9 in71.7 in
Height56.2 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.471.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
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 link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested135044%
Total Not Requested170056%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
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 seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested320070%
Total Not Requested136530%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%
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 seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested272574%
Total Not Requested97526%

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