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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: $27,340

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $9,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,628

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $8,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082010
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackA4 / S4
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,595 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $35,350
Base Invoice $22,188 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $32,875
Stability control 300 300      
Limited Package 2,800 2,700      
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475
Heated front seats         450
Stability control 275 275      
Limited Package 2,520 2,426      
Metallic paint (extra cost)         443
Heated front seats         419
Options (change) 3,100 3,000 0 0 925
Options (change) 2,795 2,701 0 0 862
Destination 645 645 645 645 825
Total Price $27,340 $29,940 $31,640 $32,140 $37,100
Total Invoice $25,628 $28,005 $29,440 $29,995 $34,562

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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: $8,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,189
Model Year20082008200820082010
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackA4 / S4
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6211hp I4
TransmissionM5T4M5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$27,340$29,940$31,640$32,140$37,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-675-1,950-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,340$28,240$30,965$30,190$36,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$3,625$2,850$0
Total Invoice$25,628$28,005$29,440$29,995$34,562
Adjustments for Features0-1,590-628-1,820-745
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,628$26,415$28,812$28,175$33,817
Cost Above Minimum$0$787$3,184$2,547$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082008200820082010
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackA4 / S4
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist    $50
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails    $250
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Roof rack$300$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Hood scoop  $100  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD player    $125
Navigation system $600   
Satellite radio    $200
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Compass   $0 
Fog light, rear    $100
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$5,290$6,990$5,965$7,240$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$675$1,950$800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,590-628-1,820-745

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082010
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 Weight3,331 lb.3,711 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Total Requested240081%
Total Not Requested57519%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Total Requested2400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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