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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: $33,280

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $4,547

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,941

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $4,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelOutbackOutbackA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedA3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $39,500
Base Invoice $28,106 $30,860 $36,736
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195 2,195  
Metal pedals 170 170 195
Cargo net 70 70 155
Aluminum roof rails     300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Universal garage door opener     295
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830 1,830  
Metal pedals 110 110 182
Cargo net 45 45 144
Aluminum roof rails     280
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Universal garage door opener     274
Options (change) 2,435 2,435 1,520
Options (change) 1,985 1,985 1,416
Destination 850 850 975
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $33,280 $36,280 $37,827
Total Invoice $30,941 $33,695 $34,959

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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: $7,647
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,900
Model Year201520152018
ModelOutbackOutbackA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedA3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine175hp H4256hp H6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/45-17
Total Price$33,280$36,280$37,827
Adjustments for Features-3,100-3,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,180$32,680$37,827
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0
Total Invoice$30,941$33,695$34,959
Adjustments for Features-2,882-3,3430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,059$30,352$34,959
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,293$0

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

Model Year201520152018
ModelOutbackOutbackA3 / S3 / RS3
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedA3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
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 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
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 
Navigation system$600$600 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,590$9,090$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,100$3,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,882-3,3430

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

Model Year20152018
ModelOutbackA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in103.5 in
Length189.6 in169.8 in
Width72.4 in70.3 in
Height66.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Total Requested125060%
Total Not Requested85040%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0No
Total Requested125060%
Total Not Requested85040%

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