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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: $32,890

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $3,692

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,829

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $2,971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelOutbackA3 / S3
Trim3.6RA3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,495 $37,900
Base Invoice $26,643 $35,248
Limited Package 3,600  
Roof rails   500
iPod integration   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Heated front seats   500
Limited Package 3,391  
Roof rails   467
iPod integration   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Heated front seats   467
Options (change) 3,600 1,925
Options (change) 3,391 1,795
Destination 795 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $32,890 $36,582
Total Invoice $30,829 $33,800

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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: $2,467
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,839
Model Year20132016
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$32,890$36,582
Adjustments for Features0-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,890$35,357
Total Invoice$30,829$33,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,132
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,829$32,668

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20132016
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
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
Rearview camera $200
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
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, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$4,690$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,132

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20132016
ModelOutbackA3 / S3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in103.5 in
Length189.0 in169.8 in
Width71.7 in70.3 in
Height65.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,613 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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested265077%
Total Not Requested77523%

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