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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: $36,582

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $1,378

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,800

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $1,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelOutbackA3 / S3
Trim3.6R LimitedA3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,095 $37,900
Base Invoice $30,034 $35,248
Special Appearance Package 1,000  
Sunroof 1,445  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295  
Navigation system 1,300  
Roof rails   500
iPod integration   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Heated front seats   500
Special Appearance Package 835  
Sunroof 1,203  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079  
Navigation system 1,085  
Roof rails   467
iPod integration   325
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Heated front seats   467
Options (change) 5,040 1,925
Options (change) 4,202 1,795
Destination 825 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $37,960 $36,582
Total Invoice $35,061 $33,800

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,297
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,210
Model Year20142016
ModelOutbackA3 / S3
Trim3.6R LimitedA3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17205/55-16
Total Price$37,960$36,582
Adjustments for Features-2,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,285$36,582
Total Invoice$35,061$33,800
Adjustments for Features-2,4710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,590$33,800

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20142016
ModelOutbackA3 / S3
Trim3.6R LimitedA3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
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 
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$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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$8,265$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4710

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20142016
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

Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested72578%

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