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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: $31,784

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $8,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4OutbackOutback
TrimA4 40A4 45S42.5i3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,400 $40,900 $49,900 $23,295 $28,295
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995 995      
Navigation and Telematics Package     2,600    
Limited Package       4,400 3,400
Navigation system       1,550 1,550
Sunroof       1,445 1,445
Illuminated door sill trim plates       319 319
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926 926      
Navigation and Telematics Package     2,418    
Limited Package       4,056 3,207
Navigation system       1,294 1,294
Sunroof       1,203 1,203
Illuminated door sill trim plates       239 239
Options (change) 1,570 1,570 3,175 7,714 6,714
Options (change) 1,462 1,462 2,954 6,792 5,943
Destination 995 995 995 775 775
Total Price $39,965 $43,465 $54,070 $31,784 $35,784

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 2.5i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 A4 45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,881
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,162
Model Year20202020202020122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4OutbackOutback
TrimA4 40A4 45S42.5i3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine188hp I4248hp I4349hp V6170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionS7S7T8M6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10755, 19440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17245/40-18225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$39,965$43,465$54,070$31,784$35,784
Adjustments for Features-300-2,000-7,1150-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,665$41,465$46,955$31,784$34,834
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$7,290$0$3,050

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20202020202020122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4OutbackOutback
TrimA4 40A4 45S42.5i3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
6-speed manual   $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250  
Remote app  $25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Collision preparation system, rear  $100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Vehicle exit assist  $25  
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
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
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 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300$300   
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
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  
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150  
Media drive  $15  
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200  
Traffic + travel information  $25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Boost gauge  $75  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250  
LED headlights  $1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$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  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Metal pedals  $75  
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250  
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,165$6,865$11,980$4,865$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$2,000$7,115$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-18-113-5200-881

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20202012
ModelA4 / S4Outback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase111.0 in107.9 in
Length187.5 in188.2 in
Width72.7 in71.7 in
Height56.2 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,390 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.071.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested67549%
Total Not Requested71551%

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%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested317573%
Total Not Requested116527%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested270078%
Total Not Requested77522%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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