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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: $34,960

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $2,517

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,308

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $2,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelOutbackOutbackA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedA3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,095 $32,095 $39,500
Base Invoice $27,281 $30,034 $36,736
Special Appearance Package 1,000 1,000  
Sunroof 1,445 1,445  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295 1,295  
Navigation system 1,300 1,300  
Aluminum roof rails     300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Universal garage door opener     295
Special Appearance Package 835 835  
Sunroof 1,203 1,203  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079 1,079  
Navigation system 1,085 1,085  
Aluminum roof rails     280
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Universal garage door opener     274
Options (change) 5,040 5,040 1,170
Options (change) 4,202 4,202 1,090
Destination 825 825 975
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $34,960 $37,960 $37,477
Total Invoice $32,308 $35,061 $34,633

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,517
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,097
Model Year201420142018
ModelOutbackOutbackA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedA3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4256hp H6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionCVT-6T5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/45-17
Total Price$34,960$37,960$37,477
Adjustments for Features-3,000-2,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,960$35,060$37,477
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$0
Total Invoice$32,308$35,061$34,633
Adjustments for Features-2,772-2,6790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,536$32,382$34,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,846$0

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

Model Year201420142018
ModelOutbackOutbackA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedA3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,190$8,090$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,000$2,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,772-2,6790

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

Model Year20142018
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

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 system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40030%
Total Not Requested95070%
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%

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 system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40030%
Total Not Requested95070%
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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