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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: $31,682

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,468

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelOutbackOutbackA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanA3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $39,500
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $36,736
Cargo net 42 42 155
Metal pedals   149 195
Universal garage door opener   77 295
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Aluminum roof rails     300
Cargo net 28 28 144
Metal pedals   94 182
Universal garage door opener   50 274
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Aluminum roof rails     280
Options (change) 42 268 1,520
Options (change) 28 172 1,416
Destination 645 645 975
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $31,682 $32,408 $37,827
Total Invoice $29,468 $30,167 $34,959

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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: $5,694
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,056
Model Year200820082018
ModelOutbackOutbackA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanA3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine243hp H4245hp H6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM5T5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$31,682$32,408$37,827
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,682$30,958$36,652
Cost Above Minimum$724$0$0
Total Invoice$29,468$30,167$34,959
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-1,086
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,468$28,817$33,873
Cost Above Minimum$651$0$0

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

Model Year200820082018
ModelOutbackOutbackA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanA3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake assist  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo tray$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Hood scoop$100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,690$6,140$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,350-1,086

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

Model Year20082018
ModelOutbackA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in103.5 in
Length188.7 in169.8 in
Width69.7 in70.3 in
Height63.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in36.9 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 Headroom39.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft339.5 ft3

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