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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: $33,955

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,464

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,121

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008202220222022
ModelOutbackOutbackA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanA4 40A4 45 S lineS4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $39,900 $42,000 $51,900
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $37,507 $39,480 $48,787
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183        
Universal garage door opener 77 77      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 195 195 195
Navigation system 2,000 2,000      
Metal pedals   149 265 265  
Warm Weather Package     1,300    
Premium Plus Package     4,700 4,200 3,600
Navigation Package     1,500 1,500 1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     595 595 595
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     995 995  
S Sport Package         2,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119        
Universal garage door opener 50 50      
All-weather floor mats 33 33 184 184 184
Navigation system 1,822 1,822      
Metal pedals   94 250 250  
Warm Weather Package     1,223    
Premium Plus Package     4,419 3,948 3,384
Navigation Package     1,411 1,411 1,411
Metallic paint (extra cost)     560 560 560
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     936 936  
S Sport Package         2,351
Options (change) 2,315 2,281 9,550 7,750 8,390
Options (change) 2,024 1,999 8,983 7,289 7,890
Destination 645 645 1,095 1,095 1,095
Total Price $33,955 $34,421 $50,545 $50,845 $61,385
Total Invoice $31,464 $31,994 $47,585 $47,864 $57,772

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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: $7,749
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,692
Model Year20082008202220222022
ModelOutbackOutbackA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanA4 40A4 45 S lineS4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6201hp I4 H261hp I4 H349hp V6
TransmissionM5T5S7S7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$33,955$34,421$50,545$50,845$61,385
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-9,575-9,275-10,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,955$33,221$40,970$41,570$50,485
Cost Above Minimum$734$0$0$600$9,515
Total Invoice$31,464$31,994$47,585$47,864$57,772
Adjustments for Features0-1,115-9,014-8,731-10,258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,464$30,879$38,571$39,133$47,514
Cost Above Minimum$585$0$0$562$8,943

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082008202220222022
ModelOutbackOutbackA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanA4 40A4 45 S lineS4
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$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware  $1100$1100$1100
Cruise control$150$150   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100$100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Around view cameras  $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Evasive maneuver assist  $200$200$200
Following distance indicator  $25$25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Turn assist  $25$25$25
Vehicle exit assist  $25$25$25
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0$0
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 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300$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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Alexa integration  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Traffic light information  $50$50$50
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Predictive efficiency assist  $0$0$0
Road sign information  $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
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$200$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
Upholstered door armrests (optional)  $0$0$0
Wood trim  $300  
Wood trim, alternative type   $300 
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
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,840$7,040$15,415$15,115$16,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$9,575$9,275$10,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,115-9,014-8,731-10,258

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082022
ModelOutbackA4 / S4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in111.0 in
Length188.7 in187.5 in
Width69.7 in72.7 in
Height63.2 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.3 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 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 40

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10015%
Total Not Requested55085%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested4825100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 45 S line

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested4825100%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested4825100%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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