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Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,474

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $2,651

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,079

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $2,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelOutbackA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $29,058 $29,714 $40,596
Cargo net 42 155 155
All-weather floor mats 55 180  
Universal garage door opener 77 295 295
Rear spoiler 380    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995  
Cargo net 28 144 144
All-weather floor mats 33 168  
Universal garage door opener 50 274 274
Rear spoiler 285    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926  
Options (change) 554 2,200 1,025
Options (change) 396 2,048 954
Destination 625 975 975
Total Price $32,474 $35,125 $45,650
Total Invoice $30,079 $32,737 $42,525

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,061
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,108
Model Year200620182018
ModelOutbackA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H6186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT5S7S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$32,474$35,125$45,650
Adjustments for Features0-590-5,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,474$34,535$40,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,525
Total Invoice$30,079$32,737$42,525
Adjustments for Features0-550-5,207
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,079$32,187$37,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,131

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year200620182018
ModelOutbackA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Stability control $400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Traction control $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$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$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0 $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
LED headlights  $1000
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
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
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $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$6,025$6,615$11,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$590$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-550-5,207

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20062018
ModelOutbackA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in103.8 in
Length186.2 in175.4 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height59.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.3,198 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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