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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: $31,997

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,808

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,670

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,419

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $36,000 $40,500 $51,400
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $33,480 $37,666 $47,802
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183        
Universal garage door opener 77 77      
Cargo net 42 42 80 80 80
All-weather floor mats 55 55 190 190 190
Metal pedals   149 240 240  
Sport Package     750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     995    
S Sport Package         2,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119        
Universal garage door opener 50 50      
Cargo net 28 28 74 74 74
All-weather floor mats 33 33 177 177 177
Metal pedals   94 223 223  
Sport Package     698 698  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536 536
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     926    
S Sport Package         2,326
Options (change) 357 323 2,830 1,835 3,345
Options (change) 230 205 2,634 1,708 3,113
Destination 645 645 975 975 975
Total Price $31,997 $32,463 $39,805 $43,310 $55,720
Total Invoice $29,670 $30,200 $37,089 $40,349 $51,890

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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: $6,967
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,537
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6190hp I4252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionM5T5S7S7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6180, 10180, 10755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/50-17225/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$31,997$32,463$39,805$43,310$55,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-1,575-2,975-7,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,997$31,263$38,230$40,335$47,845
Cost Above Minimum$734$0$0$2,105$9,615
Total Invoice$29,670$30,200$37,089$40,349$51,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,116-1,468-2,772-7,334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,670$29,084$35,621$37,577$44,556
Cost Above Minimum$586$0$0$1,956$8,935

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700
FWD  $0  
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Vehicle exit assist    $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$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$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Hood scoop$100    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player, remote  $100$100$100
HD radio    $50
Satellite radio    $200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Boost gauge    $75
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights    $1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,590$6,790$7,165$8,565$13,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$1,575$2,975$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,116-1,468-2,772-7,334

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082018
ModelOutbackA4 / S4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in111.0 in
Length188.7 in186.1 in
Width69.7 in72.5 in
Height63.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested50083%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested10017%
Total Not Requested50083%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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