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

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Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,215

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $10,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,706

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $10,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelOutbackA3 / S3
Trim3.6RS3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $41,100
Base Invoice $26,369 $38,224
Limited Package 3,300  
Navigation system 1,550  
Sunroof 1,445  
Convenience Package   750
Navigation Plus Package   2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Limited Package 3,115  
Navigation system 1,294  
Sunroof 1,203  
Convenience Package   697
Navigation Plus Package   2,418
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511
Options (change) 6,295 3,900
Options (change) 5,612 3,626
Destination 725 895
Total Price $35,215 $45,895
Total Invoice $32,706 $42,745

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,060
Model Year20112015
ModelOutbackA3 / S3
Trim3.6RS3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6292hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,215$45,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,215$43,770
Total Invoice$32,706$42,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,706$40,766

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112015
ModelOutbackA3 / S3
Trim3.6RS3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,815$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,979

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112015
ModelOutbackA3 / S3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in103.8 in
Length188.2 in175.4 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height65.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,544 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested272574%
Total Not Requested97526%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested72576%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

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