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Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,477

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,018

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,744

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,051

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelOutbackA3
Trim3.6R Limited2.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,395 $27,270
Base Invoice $31,227 $25,361
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795  
Cargo net 70  
All-weather floor mats 72 120
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Plus Package   2,000
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Aluminum roof rails   500
iPod integration   -200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Navigation system   2,000
Convenience Package   1,275
AWD   2,100
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663  
Cargo net 45  
All-weather floor mats 46 112
Cold Weather Package   466
Premium Plus Package   1,860
6-speed automated manual   1,378
Aluminum roof rails   466
iPod integration   -186
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Navigation system   1,860
Convenience Package   1,186
AWD   1,951
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 3,232 11,350
Options (change) 2,667 10,559
Destination 850 875
Total Price $37,477 $39,495
Total Invoice $34,744 $36,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,753
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,441
Model Year20162012
ModelOutbackA3
Trim3.6R Limited2.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/45-17
Total Price$37,477$39,495
Adjustments for Features-4,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,742$39,495
Total Invoice$34,744$36,795
Adjustments for Features-4,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,354$36,795

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3

Model Year20162012
ModelOutbackA3
Trim3.6R Limited2.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$10,800$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3900

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3

Model Year20162012
ModelOutbackA3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in101.5 in
Length189.6 in168.7 in
Width72.4 in69.5 in
Height66.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.3,479 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested165078%
Total Not Requested46022%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested72572%

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