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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: $37,107

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $2,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202016
ModelOutbackOutbackA3 / S3
TrimLimited XTTouring XTA3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,745 $39,695 $37,900
Cargo net 81 81 150
All-weather floor mats 101 101 180
Metal pedals 172 172 195
iPod integration     350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Heated front seats     500
Roof rails     500
Cargo net 52 52 139
All-weather floor mats 65 65 168
Metal pedals 112 112 181
iPod integration     325
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Heated front seats     467
Roof rails     467
Options (change) 354 354 2,450
Options (change) 229 229 2,283
Destination 1,010 1,010 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $39,109 $41,059 $37,107

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,723
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,250
Model Year202020202016
ModelOutbackOutbackA3 / S3
TrimLimited XTTouring XTA3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine260hp H4260hp H4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18205/55-16
Total Price$39,109$41,059$37,107
Adjustments for Features-3,535-6,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,574$34,384$37,107
Cost Above Minimum$1,190$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year202020202016
ModelOutbackOutbackA3 / S3
TrimLimited XTTouring XTA3 e-tron
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$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 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
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 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector $40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation app$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$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$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$9,175$12,315$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,535$6,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-112-2010

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20202016
ModelOutbackA3 / S3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in103.5 in
Length191.3 in169.8 in
Width73.0 in70.3 in
Height66.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,915 lb.3,903 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft339.5 ft3

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