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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: $33,665

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $2,567

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,412

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $2,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelOutbackA3 / S3
Trim3.6RA3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,195 $37,900
Base Invoice $26,369 $35,248
Limited Package 3,300  
Sunroof 1,445  
Roof rails   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Heated front seats   500
Limited Package 3,115  
Sunroof 1,203  
Roof rails   467
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Heated front seats   467
Options (change) 4,745 1,575
Options (change) 4,318 1,470
Destination 725 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $33,665 $36,232
Total Invoice $31,412 $33,475

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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: $2,792
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,273
Model Year20112016
ModelOutbackA3 / S3
Trim3.6RA3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17205/55-16
Total Price$33,665$36,232
Adjustments for Features-2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,440$36,232
Total Invoice$31,412$33,475
Adjustments for Features-2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,202$33,475

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112016
ModelOutbackA3 / S3
Trim3.6RA3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,015$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2100

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112016
ModelOutbackA3 / S3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in103.5 in
Length188.2 in169.8 in
Width71.7 in70.3 in
Height65.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,544 lb.3,903 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft339.5 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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested272574%
Total Not Requested97526%

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