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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,695

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $19,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,276

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $18,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018201820182018
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5OutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0T2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,600 $59,300 $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690
Base Invoice $39,618 $55,150 $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089
Prestige Package 9,200 6,300        
Adaptive cruise control 2,100 2,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475        
EyeSight and Navigation Package     2,085      
Prestige Package 8,556 5,860        
Adaptive cruise control 1,954 1,954        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443        
EyeSight and Navigation Package     1,738      
Options (change) 11,775 8,875 2,085 0 0 0
Options (change) 10,953 8,257 1,738 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 915 915 915 915
Total Price $55,250 $69,050 $35,695 $36,310 $37,405 $39,605
Total Invoice $51,446 $64,282 $33,276 $33,979 $35,026 $37,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,519
Model Year201220122018201820182018
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5OutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0T2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine211hp I4333hp V6175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionCVT-8S7CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$55,250$69,050$35,695$36,310$37,405$39,605
Adjustments for Features-1,605-4,005-3,0500-3,140-3,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,645$65,045$32,645$36,310$34,265$36,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,400$0$3,665$1,620$3,820
Total Invoice$51,446$64,282$33,276$33,979$35,026$37,004
Adjustments for Features-1,494-3,728-2,8430-2,940-2,934
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,952$60,554$30,433$33,979$32,086$34,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,602$0$3,546$1,653$3,637

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201220122018201820182018
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5OutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimA5 2.0TS5 3.0T2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100     
7-speed automated manual $1200    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 $850$850
Cruise control   $150  
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25 $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10$10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker$300$300    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150 $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 $200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200 $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25 $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50 $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Cargo tray  $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Roof rack  $300$300  
Roof rails    $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100    
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175    
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250    
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Power convertible top$4000$4000    
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive$15$15    
Navigation app   $50  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0 $0$0
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600$600
SD Card slot$25$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25 $25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75    
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Fog light, rear$100$100    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250    
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$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$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0$0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,380$12,780$11,825$8,775$11,915$11,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,605$4,005$3,050$0$3,140$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,494-3,728-2,8430-2,940-2,934

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122018
ModelA5 / S5Outback
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.3 in108.1 in
Length182.1 in189.9 in
Width73.0 in72.4 in
Height54.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.3,623 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.9 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.2 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.273.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested330078%
Total Not Requested91522%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested182575%
Total Not Requested61525%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested192549%
Total Not Requested202551%

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