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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: $30,200

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $13,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,174

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $12,437

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackA4 / S4
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $36,300
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $33,760
Limited Package 2,700      
Stability control 300      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77  
Navigation system   2,000 2,000  
Navigation Package       2,550
Premium Plus Package       3,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475
Limited Package 2,426      
Stability control 275      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50  
Navigation system   1,822 1,822  
Navigation Package       2,371
Premium Plus Package       3,162
Metallic paint (extra cost)       443
Options (change) 3,260 2,260 2,077 6,425
Options (change) 2,870 1,991 1,872 5,976
Destination 645 645 645 875
Total Price $30,200 $33,900 $34,217 $43,600
Total Invoice $28,174 $31,431 $31,867 $40,611

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,584
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackA4 / S4
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6211hp I4
TransmissionT4M5T5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17245/45-17
Total Price$30,200$33,900$34,217$43,600
Adjustments for Features-4250-1,125-2,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,775$33,900$33,092$41,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,317$0
Total Invoice$28,174$31,431$31,867$40,611
Adjustments for Features-3960-1,048-2,249
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,778$31,431$30,819$38,362
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,653$3,041$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2008200820082011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackA4 / S4
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Hood scoop $100  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
Satellite radio   $200
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Fog light, rear   $100
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,990$5,565$6,690$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0$1,125$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments-3960-1,048-2,249

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082011
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 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%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested64052%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
245/45HR17 tires400No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested72532%
Total Not Requested157568%

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