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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: $35,142

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,758

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,553

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelOutbackA3
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,995 $33,980
Base Invoice $28,795 $31,561
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Cargo net 42  
Universal garage door opener 77  
Navigation system 2,000 1,950
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Cold Weather Package   700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Cargo net 28  
Universal garage door opener 50  
Navigation system 1,822 1,775
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Cold Weather Package   637
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410
Panoramic sunroof   1,001
Options (change) 3,502 4,200
Options (change) 3,113 3,823
Destination 645 720
Total Price $35,142 $38,900
Total Invoice $32,553 $36,104

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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: $4,883
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,593
Model Year20082006
ModelOutbackA3
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine243hp H4250hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$35,142$38,900
Adjustments for Features-1,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,017$38,900
Total Invoice$32,553$36,104
Adjustments for Features-1,0420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,511$36,104

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082006
ModelOutbackA3
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.2 S line
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Ski sack $50
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
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear $100
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,515$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0420

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082006
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.3,660 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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