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Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,397

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $11,828

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,852

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $11,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelOutbackA3 / S3
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $41,100
Base Invoice $29,058 $38,224
Rear spoiler 380  
Cargo net 42 150
All-weather floor mats 55 180
Navigation system 2,000  
Convenience Package   750
Navigation Plus Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Rear spoiler 285  
Cargo net 28 139
All-weather floor mats 33 168
Navigation system 1,823  
Convenience Package   697
Navigation Plus Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Options (change) 2,477 4,230
Options (change) 2,169 3,933
Destination 625 895
Total Price $34,397 $46,225
Total Invoice $31,852 $43,052

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,563
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,228
Model Year20062015
ModelOutbackA3 / S3
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H6292hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,397$46,225
Adjustments for Features0-4,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,397$41,960
Total Invoice$31,852$43,052
Adjustments for Features0-3,972
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,852$39,080

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20062015
ModelOutbackA3 / S3
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Stability control $400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Traction control $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,300$9,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,972

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20062015
ModelOutbackA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in103.8 in
Length186.2 in175.4 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height59.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,530 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested15035%
Total Not Requested27565%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

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