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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: $33,915

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $17,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,645

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $16,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelOutbackA4 / S4
Trim3.6RS4 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $49,200
Base Invoice $26,460 $45,756
Limited Package 3,400  
Sunroof 1,445  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
7-speed automated manual   1,000
Limited Package 3,207  
Sunroof 1,203  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
7-speed automated manual   930
Options (change) 4,845 1,575
Options (change) 4,410 1,466
Destination 775 925
Total Price $33,915 $51,700
Total Invoice $31,645 $48,147

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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: $16,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,268
Model Year20122016
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$33,915$51,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,915$50,375
Total Invoice$31,645$48,147
Adjustments for Features0-1,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,645$46,913

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122016
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 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
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$4,790$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,234

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122016
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 radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested260075%
Total Not Requested87525%

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%

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