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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: $35,465

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $5,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $4,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelOutbackA3
Trim3.6R3.2
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,295 $35,875
Base Invoice $26,460 $33,364
Limited Package 3,400  
Navigation system 1,550 1,950
Sunroof 1,445  
Cold Weather Package   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Limited Package 3,207  
Navigation system 1,294 1,813
Sunroof 1,203  
Cold Weather Package   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 6,395 4,025
Options (change) 5,704 3,743
Destination 775 825
Total Price $35,465 $40,725
Total Invoice $32,939 $37,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,351
Model Year20122009
ModelOutbackA3
Trim3.6R3.2
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6250hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/45-17
Total Price$35,465$40,725
Adjustments for Features-3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,080$40,725
Total Invoice$32,939$37,932
Adjustments for Features-3580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,581$37,932

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122009
ModelOutbackA3
Trim3.6R3.2
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$6,115$5,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3580

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122009
ModelOutbackA3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in101.5 in
Length188.2 in168.7 in
Width71.7 in69.5 in
Height65.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested220063%
Total Not Requested127537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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