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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: $34,647

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $11,108

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,100

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $10,523

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820162016
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4OutbackOutback
TrimA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,000 $40,500 $51,400 $30,395 $33,395
Base Invoice $33,480 $37,666 $47,802 $28,473 $31,227
Navigation and Telematics Package 3,000 3,000      
Premium Plus Package 3,200 3,200      
Cold Weather Package 500 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575    
Cargo net 80 80 80 70 70
All-weather floor mats 190 190 190 72 72
Metal pedals 240 240   170 170
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995        
Driver Assistance Package     1,800    
Prestige Package     4,400    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation       2,295 2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System       795 795
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,790 2,790      
Premium Plus Package 2,976 2,976      
Cold Weather Package 466 466 466    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536    
Cargo net 74 74 74 45 45
All-weather floor mats 177 177 177 46 46
Metal pedals 223 223   110 110
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926        
Driver Assistance Package     1,674    
Prestige Package     4,092    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation       1,913 1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System       663 663
Options (change) 8,780 7,785 7,545 3,402 3,402
Options (change) 8,168 7,242 7,019 2,777 2,777
Destination 975 975 975 850 850
Total Price $45,755 $49,260 $59,920 $34,647 $37,647
Total Invoice $42,623 $45,883 $55,796 $32,100 $34,854

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,553
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,935
Model Year20182018201820162016
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4OutbackOutback
TrimA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine190hp I4252hp I4354hp V6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionS7S7T8CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19755, 19755, 19576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$45,755$49,260$59,920$34,647$37,647
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-6,100-445-945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,755$47,860$53,820$34,202$36,702
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,105$8,065$0$2,500
Total Invoice$42,623$45,883$55,796$32,100$34,854
Adjustments for Features0-1,304-5,680-412-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,623$44,579$50,116$31,688$33,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,956$7,493$0$2,291

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182018201820162016
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4OutbackOutback
TrimA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware  $1100  
Cruise control$150$150   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100  
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate   $350$350
Remote app$25$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Evasive maneuver assist  $200  
Following distance indicator  $25  
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400  
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, driver   $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Turn assist  $25  
Vehicle exit assist$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150  
Wide-view rear camera  $0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$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$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300    
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows  $200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
CD player   $125$125
CD player, remote$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Boost gauge  $75  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Predictive efficiency assist  $0  
Road sign information  $75  
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered door armrests (optional)  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Total Value of Features$7,130$8,530$13,230$7,575$8,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$6,100$445$945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,304-5,680-412-875

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182016
ModelA4 / S4Outback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.0 in108.1 in
Length186.1 in189.6 in
Width72.5 in72.4 in
Height56.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.073.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested69042%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested120035%
Total Not Requested227565%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested69042%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested120035%
Total Not Requested227565%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested60028%
Total Not Requested157572%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Laminated front side windows200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70028%
Total Not Requested184072%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested100%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested100%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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