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Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,020

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $5,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,137

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $4,799

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelOutbackOutbackA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,395 $31,295 $31,450 $45,900
Base Invoice $25,512 $29,058 $29,249 $42,687
Universal garage door opener   77    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Heated front seats     450  
Active rear differential       1,100
Universal garage door opener   50    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Heated front seats     419  
Active rear differential       1,024
Options (change) 0 77 925 1,575
Options (change) 0 50 862 1,467
Destination 625 625 825 825
Total Price $28,020 $31,997 $33,200 $48,300
Total Invoice $26,137 $29,733 $30,936 $44,979

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,391
Model Year2006200620102010
ModelOutbackOutbackA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4250hp H6211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionT4T5CVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6120, 6180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$28,020$31,997$33,200$48,300
Adjustments for Features-635-1,4600-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,385$30,537$33,200$44,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,152$0$11,750
Total Invoice$26,137$29,733$30,936$44,979
Adjustments for Features-592-1,3570-3,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,545$28,376$30,936$41,859
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,831$0$10,923

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2006200620102010
ModelOutbackOutbackA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
iPod integration   $100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Trip computer$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,500$5,325$3,865$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$635$1,460$0$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-592-1,3570-3,120

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20062010
ModelOutbackA4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in110.6 in
Length186.2 in185.2 in
Width69.7 in71.9 in
Height59.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Active rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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