Audi A4 / S4 Audi A4 / S4 2012 Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2016

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,840

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $11,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,547

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $10,789

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4OutbackOutback
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $30,395 $33,395
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $28,473 $31,227
Prestige Package 9,500 6,700    
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) 0 0 300  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     2,295 2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System       795
Prestige Package 8,837 6,232    
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) 0 0 311  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     1,913 1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System       663
Options (change) 12,075 9,275 2,595 3,090
Options (change) 11,234 8,629 2,224 2,576
Destination 875 875 850 850
Total Price $45,450 $57,450 $33,840 $37,335
Total Invoice $42,336 $53,494 $31,547 $34,653

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Audi A4 / S4 dealer quotes or Subaru Outback dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,602
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4OutbackOutback
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine211hp I4333hp V6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionCVT-8M6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$45,450$57,450$33,840$37,335
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-1,945-4,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,450$56,100$31,895$33,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,650$0$1,145
Total Invoice$42,336$53,494$31,547$34,653
Adjustments for Features0-1,257-1,813-3,986
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,336$52,237$29,734$30,667
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,901$0$933

Return to top

Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4OutbackOutback
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control  $150 
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning$200$200 $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane sway warning   $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 $0
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost)$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $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  
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
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  
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,880$6,230$6,825$9,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$1,945$4,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,257-1,813-3,986

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122016
ModelA4 / S4Outback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.6 in108.1 in
Length185.2 in189.6 in
Width71.9 in72.4 in
Height56.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.473.3 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested347563%
Total Not Requested201537%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested142550%
Total Not Requested141550%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans, Wagons, and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Audi models.