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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: $33,900

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,431

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelOutbackOutbackA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $30,227 $43,990
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Universal garage door opener 77 77    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Navigation Package     2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package     4,300  
Sport Package     750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Active rear differential       1,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Universal garage door opener 50 50    
Navigation system 1,822 1,822    
Navigation Package     1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package     4,000  
Sport Package     697  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Active rear differential       1,024
Options (change) 2,260 2,077 7,525 3,575
Options (change) 1,991 1,872 7,000 3,327
Destination 645 645 875 875
Total Price $33,900 $34,217 $40,900 $51,750
Total Invoice $31,431 $31,867 $38,102 $48,192

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,843
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,315
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelOutbackOutbackA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM5T5CVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$33,900$34,217$40,900$51,750
Adjustments for Features-35-1,1600-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,865$33,057$40,900$50,050
Cost Above Minimum$808$0$0$9,150
Total Invoice$31,431$31,867$38,102$48,192
Adjustments for Features-32-1,0800-1,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,399$30,787$38,102$46,609
Cost Above Minimum$612$0$0$8,507

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelOutbackOutbackA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$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
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
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $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$200 $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,690$6,815$5,655$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$35$1,160$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-32-1,0800-1,583

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082012
ModelOutbackA4 / S4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in110.6 in
Length188.7 in185.2 in
Width69.7 in71.9 in
Height63.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested102534%
Total Not Requested202566%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Active rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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