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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: $28,190

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $8,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,453

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $8,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092010
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackA4 / S4
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $35,350
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $32,875
Limited Package 5,000      
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) 200     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475
Heated front seats       450
Limited Package 4,538      
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) 200     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)       443
Heated front seats       419
Options (change) 5,200 0 0 925
Options (change) 4,738 0 0 862
Destination 695 695 695 825
Total Price $28,190 $32,290 $32,790 $37,100
Total Invoice $26,453 $30,062 $30,619 $34,562

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,932
Model Year2009200920092010
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackA4 / S4
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6211hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$28,190$32,290$32,790$37,100
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,275-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,190$32,165$31,515$36,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,975$3,325$0
Total Invoice$26,453$30,062$30,619$34,562
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,191-177
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,453$29,946$29,428$34,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,493$2,975$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2009200920092010
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackA4 / S4
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250
Roof rack$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost)$0  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop $100  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Satellite radio   $200
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass  $0 
Fog light, rear   $100
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
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$5,425$5,550$6,700$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,275$190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,191-177

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20092010
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

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested372564%
Total Not Requested210036%

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