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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: $31,640

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,440

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelOutbackA4 / S4
Trim2.5 XT LimitedA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,995 $34,850
Base Invoice $28,795 $32,410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Heated front seats   450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Heated front seats   418
Options (change) 0 925
Options (change) 0 861
Destination 645 825
Total Price $31,640 $36,600
Total Invoice $29,440 $34,096

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,540
Model Year20082009
ModelOutbackA4 / S4
Trim2.5 XT LimitedA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine243hp H4211hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$31,640$36,600
Adjustments for Features0-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,640$36,475
Total Invoice$29,440$34,096
Adjustments for Features0-116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,440$33,980

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082009
ModelOutbackA4 / S4
Trim2.5 XT LimitedA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$5,490$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082009
ModelOutbackA4 / S4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in110.6 in
Length188.7 in185.2 in
Width69.7 in71.9 in
Height63.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,535 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.4 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 Headroom39.1 in38.2 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 Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft317.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft350.5 ft3

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