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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: $35,465

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $22,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $20,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelOutbackA4 / S4
Trim3.6RS4 Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,295 $47,400
Base Invoice $26,460 $43,668
Limited Package 3,400  
Navigation system 1,550 1,950
Sunroof 1,445  
Premium Package   2,900
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   450
Tire-pressure monitor   250
Bluetooth cell phone link   500
Bose 215W 10 speakers   1,000
Limited Package 3,207  
Navigation system 1,294 1,775
Sunroof 1,203  
Premium Package   2,639
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,172
Metallic paint (extra cost)   410
Tire-pressure monitor   228
Bluetooth cell phone link   455
Bose 215W 10 speakers   910
Options (change) 6,395 8,250
Options (change) 5,704 7,589
Destination 775 720
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $35,465 $57,670
Total Invoice $32,939 $53,277

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,641
Model Year20122006
ModelOutbackA4 / S4
Trim3.6RS4 Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine256hp H6340hp V8
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/40-18
Total Price$35,465$57,670
Adjustments for Features0-755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,465$56,915
Total Invoice$32,939$53,277
Adjustments for Features0-697
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,939$52,580

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122006
ModelOutbackA4 / S4
Trim3.6RS4 Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net $40
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,940$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-697

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122006
ModelOutbackA4 / S4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.9 in104.3 in
Length188.2 in180.6 in
Width71.7 in69.8 in
Height65.7 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.4,024 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft359.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested250072%
Total Not Requested97528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Avant

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1300 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
4.2L V8
DOHC-5v
340 hp@6800
302 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested147569%
Total Not Requested65031%

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