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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: $30,335

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $7,017

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,362

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $6,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelOutbackA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5iA3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,495 $38,900
Base Invoice $22,123 $36,178
Sunroof 1,445  
Limited Package 4,600  
Aluminum roof rails   300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Universal garage door opener   295
Heated front seats   500
Sunroof 1,203  
Limited Package 4,241  
Aluminum roof rails   280
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Universal garage door opener   274
Heated front seats   467
Options (change) 6,045 1,670
Options (change) 5,444 1,557
Destination 795 950
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $30,335 $37,352
Total Invoice $28,362 $34,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,417
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,601
Model Year20132017
ModelOutbackA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5iA3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/45-17
Total Price$30,335$37,352
Adjustments for Features0-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,335$36,752
Total Invoice$28,362$34,517
Adjustments for Features0-554
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,362$33,963

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

Model Year20132017
ModelOutbackA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5iA3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
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
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
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 height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$5,115$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-554

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

Model Year20132017
ModelOutbackA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in103.5 in
Length189.0 in169.8 in
Width71.7 in70.3 in
Height65.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,424 lb.3,617 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 2.5i

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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested272564%
Total Not Requested156536%

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