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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: $18,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $17,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelOutbackA4 / S4
Trim3.6RS4 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $48,100
Base Invoice $26,460 $44,734
Limited Package 3,400  
Navigation system 1,550  
Sunroof 1,445  
Navigation Plus Package   3,050
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
7-speed automated manual   1,400
Limited Package 3,207  
Navigation system 1,294  
Sunroof 1,203  
Navigation Plus Package   2,837
Metallic paint (extra cost)   467
7-speed automated manual   1,302
Options (change) 6,395 4,950
Options (change) 5,704 4,606
Destination 775 895
Total Price $35,465 $53,945
Total Invoice $32,939 $50,235

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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: $16,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,303
Model Year20122014
ModelOutbackA4 / S4
Trim3.6RS4 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6333hp V6
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17245/40-18
Total Price$35,465$53,945
Adjustments for Features0-2,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,465$51,805
Total Invoice$32,939$50,235
Adjustments for Features0-1,993
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,939$48,242

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122014
ModelOutbackA4 / S4
Trim3.6RS4 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
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
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger 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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,515$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,993

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122014
ModelOutbackA4 / S4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in110.6 in
Length188.2 in185.1 in
Width71.7 in71.9 in
Height65.7 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft312.4 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
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
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 streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested267577%
Total Not Requested80023%
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 S4 3.0T

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested97567%
Total Not Requested49033%

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