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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: $8,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $7,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelOutbackA4 / S4
Trim3.6RA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,295 $36,300
Base Invoice $26,460 $33,760
Limited Package 3,400  
Navigation system 1,550  
Sunroof 1,445  
Navigation Package   2,550
Premium Plus Package   3,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Limited Package 3,207  
Navigation system 1,294  
Sunroof 1,203  
Navigation Package   2,371
Premium Plus Package   3,162
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 6,395 6,425
Options (change) 5,704 5,976
Destination 775 875
Total Price $35,465 $43,600
Total Invoice $32,939 $40,611

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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: $6,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,540
Model Year20122011
ModelOutbackA4 / S4
Trim3.6RA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine256hp H6211hp I4
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17245/45-17
Total Price$35,465$43,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,465$42,385
Total Invoice$32,939$40,611
Adjustments for Features0-1,132
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,939$39,479

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122011
ModelOutbackA4 / S4
Trim3.6RA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,290$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,132

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122011
ModelOutbackA4 / S4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.9 in110.6 in
Length188.2 in185.2 in
Width71.7 in71.9 in
Height65.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.3,757 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft317.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft350.5 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 radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 Requested265076%
Total Not Requested82524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested95077%
Total Not Requested29023%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
245/45HR17 tires400No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested105046%
Total Not Requested125054%

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