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Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,100

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,517

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelOutbackA3
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,995 $27,270
Base Invoice $28,795 $25,361
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Cargo net 42  
All-weather floor mats 55 120
Navigation system 2,000 2,000
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Aluminum roof rails   500
6-speed automated manual   1,480
AWD   2,100
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Cargo net 28  
All-weather floor mats 33 112
Navigation system 1,823 1,860
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Aluminum roof rails   466
6-speed automated manual   1,378
AWD   1,951
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 3,480 11,550
Options (change) 3,097 10,745
Destination 625 875
Total Price $35,100 $39,695
Total Invoice $32,517 $36,981

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,952
Model Year20072012
ModelOutbackA3
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine243hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$35,100$39,695
Adjustments for Features0-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,100$39,145
Total Invoice$32,517$36,981
Adjustments for Features0-512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,517$36,469

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3

Model Year20072012
ModelOutbackA3
Trim2.5 XT Limited2.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo mat$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,440$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-512

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3

Model Year20072012
ModelOutbackA3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in101.5 in
Length188.7 in168.7 in
Width69.7 in69.5 in
Height63.2 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.3,479 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested43027%
Total Not Requested115073%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested15015%
Total Not Requested85085%

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