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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: $35,065

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,503

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,429

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelOutbackA3
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.2
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,995 $35,875
Base Invoice $28,795 $33,364
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Cargo net 42  
Navigation system 2,000 1,950
Cold Weather Package   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Cargo net 28  
Navigation system 1,822 1,813
Cold Weather Package   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 3,425 4,025
Options (change) 3,063 3,743
Destination 645 825
Total Price $35,065 $40,725
Total Invoice $32,503 $37,932

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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: $5,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,638
Model Year20082009
ModelOutbackA3
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.2
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine243hp H4250hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$35,065$40,725
Adjustments for Features-2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,840$40,725
Total Invoice$32,503$37,932
Adjustments for Features-2090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,294$37,932

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082009
ModelOutbackA3
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.2
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
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
Door sill trim plates$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 
Total Value of Features$6,390$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2090

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082009
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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