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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: $39,126

Subaru Outback Limited XT   
Difference: $1,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212009
ModelOutbackOutbackA3
TrimLimited XTTouring XT3.2
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,995 $39,945 $35,875
Cargo net 81 81  
Cold Weather Package     500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Navigation system     1,950
Panoramic sunroof     1,100
Cargo net 52 52  
Cold Weather Package     466
Metallic paint (extra cost)     441
Navigation system     1,813
Panoramic sunroof     1,023
Options (change) 81 81 4,025
Options (change) 52 52 3,743
Destination 1,050 1,050 825
Total Price $39,126 $41,076 $40,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,024
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,001
Model Year202120212009
ModelOutbackOutbackA3
TrimLimited XTTouring XT3.2
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine260hp H4260hp H4250hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/45-17
Total Price$39,126$41,076$40,725
Adjustments for Features-3,235-6,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,891$34,701$40,725
Cost Above Minimum$1,190$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3

Model Year202120212009
ModelOutbackOutbackA3
TrimLimited XTTouring XT3.2
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
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 
Proximity key$250$250 
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$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$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
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 
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$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector $40 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation app$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$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 
Fog light, rear  $100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Total Value of Features$10,000$13,140$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,235$6,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-91-1710

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A3

Model Year20212009
ModelOutbackA3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in101.5 in
Length191.3 in168.7 in
Width73.0 in69.5 in
Height66.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,885 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

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%

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