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Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,942

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,433

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,459

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $33,025 $49,610
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $30,713 $46,137
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Cargo net 42 42    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,100 1,950
Universal garage door opener 77 77    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Convenience Package       2,125
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       690
Wood trim       400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Cargo net 28 28    
Navigation system 1,822 1,822 1,953 1,813
Universal garage door opener 50 50    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Convenience Package       1,977
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       641
Wood trim       373
Options (change) 2,302 2,119 2,575 5,640
Options (change) 2,019 1,900 2,396 5,247
Destination 645 645 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $33,942 $34,259 $36,375 $57,725
Total Invoice $31,459 $31,895 $33,884 $53,859

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,176
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,907
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine243hp H4245hp H6200hp I4340hp V8
TransmissionM5T5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6150, 10215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$33,942$34,259$36,375$57,725
Adjustments for Features-935-2,0600-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,007$32,199$36,375$55,650
Cost Above Minimum$808$0$0$19,275
Total Invoice$31,459$31,895$33,884$53,859
Adjustments for Features-867-1,9180-1,936
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,592$29,977$33,884$51,923
Cost Above Minimum$615$0$0$18,039

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300$300  
Ski sack   $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Hood scoop$100   
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250 
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0 $0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,490$7,615$5,555$7,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$935$2,060$0$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-867-1,9180-1,936

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20082008
ModelOutbackA4 / S4 / RS4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in104.3 in
Length188.7 in180.6 in
Width69.7 in69.8 in
Height63.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,672 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft359.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 2.0T Avant Special Edition

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Trip computer150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4 Avant

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested25018%
Total Not Requested112582%

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