Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2008 Audi A4 / S4 Audi A4 / S4 2014

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,900

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,431

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,222

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
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 $33,800 $48,100
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $31,434 $44,734
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Universal garage door opener 77 77    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Sport Package     1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Prestige Package     5,300  
Active rear differential       1,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Universal garage door opener 50 50    
Navigation system 1,822 1,822    
Sport Package     930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     467 467
Prestige Package     4,927  
Active rear differential       1,024
Options (change) 2,260 2,077 6,800 1,600
Options (change) 1,991 1,872 6,324 1,491
Destination 645 645 895 895
Total Price $33,900 $34,217 $41,495 $50,595
Total Invoice $31,431 $31,867 $38,653 $47,120

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Outback dealer quotes or Audi A4 / S4 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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: $6,463
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,027
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelOutbackOutbackA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM5T5CVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6505, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$33,900$34,217$41,495$50,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-1,940-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,900$33,092$39,555$49,370
Cost Above Minimum$808$0$0$9,815
Total Invoice$31,431$31,867$38,653$47,120
Adjustments for Features0-1,048-1,807-1,141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,431$30,819$36,846$45,979
Cost Above Minimum$612$0$0$9,133

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2008200820142014
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 
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera  $200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
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 
Body kit  $0$0
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 audio streaming  $25 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0 
HD radio  $50 
In-vehicle Internet  $150 
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50 
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  
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $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 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,090$7,215$8,030$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$1,940$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,048-1,807-1,141

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082014
ModelOutbackA4 / S4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in110.6 in
Length188.7 in185.1 in
Width69.7 in71.9 in
Height63.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,510 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

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
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Body kit0No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Additional chrome trim0No
Headlight washers50No
Special exterior trim0No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested162532%
Total Not Requested351568%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.