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Audi A8 vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,250

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $56,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,252

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $52,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012200920092009
ModelA8A8OutbackOutbackOutback
TrimA8 LA8 L W122.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $84,700 $133,500 $22,295 $31,595 $32,095
Base Invoice $78,772 $124,157 $21,020 $29,367 $29,924
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300        
Active rear differential   1,300      
Limited Package     5,000    
Universal garage door opener     77 77 77
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183  
Navigation system     2,000 2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209        
Active rear differential   1,210      
Limited Package     4,538    
Universal garage door opener     50 50 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119  
Navigation system     1,830 1,823 1,822
Options (change) 1,300 1,300 7,260 2,260 2,077
Options (change) 1,209 1,210 6,537 1,992 1,872
Destination 875 875 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $86,875 $136,975 $30,250 $34,550 $34,867
Total Invoice $80,856 $127,542 $28,252 $32,054 $32,491

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,604
Model Year20122012200920092009
ModelA8A8OutbackOutbackOutback
TrimA8 LA8 L W122.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine372hp V8500hp W12170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionT8T8M5M5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/40-20225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$86,875$136,975$30,250$34,550$34,867
Adjustments for Features-8,595-15,1450-125-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,280$121,830$30,250$34,425$33,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$43,550$0$4,175$3,492
Total Invoice$80,856$127,542$28,252$32,054$32,491
Adjustments for Features-8,000-14,1020-116-1,048
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,856$113,440$28,252$31,938$31,443
Cost Above Minimum$0$40,584$0$3,686$3,191

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122012200920092009
ModelA8A8OutbackOutbackOutback
TrimA8 LA8 L W122.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
5-speed manual  $0$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100   
Power door closers$300$300   
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0   
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Rear seat pass-through $100   
Roof rack  $300  
Second-row high console $250   
Ski sack $50   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250   
Rear dual-zone climate control $125   
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500   
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100 
Laminated front side windows $200   
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500$1500   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200   
Handwriting recognition$200$200   
HD radio$50$50   
Media drive$15$15   
Satellite radio$200$200   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
LED headlights $1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated second row seats $200   
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Massage, driver seat $100   
Massage, passenger seat $100   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Memory system, second row seats $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power recliner, second row seats $150   
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede headliner $650   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000   
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$14,520$21,070$5,925$6,050$7,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,595$15,145$0$125$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,000-14,1020-116-1,048

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122009
ModelA8Outback
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase122.9 in105.1 in
Length207.4 in188.7 in
Width76.7 in69.7 in
Height57.9 in63.2 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.3,331 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.266.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250Yes
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested437575%
Total Not Requested145025%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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