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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: $33,666

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $11,784

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,165

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $11,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelOutbackA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5iA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,495 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $22,123 $30,227 $43,990
Navigation system 1,550    
Sunroof 1,445    
Limited Package 4,600    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186    
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) 300 0 0
Adaptive cruise control   2,100 2,100
Prestige Package   9,500 6,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Navigation system 1,294    
Sunroof 1,203    
Limited Package 4,241    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121    
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) 309 0 0
Adaptive cruise control   1,954 1,954
Prestige Package   8,837 6,232
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 9,376 12,075 9,275
Options (change) 8,247 11,234 8,629
Destination 795 875 875
Total Price $33,666 $45,450 $57,450
Total Invoice $31,165 $42,336 $53,494

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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: $11,894
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,273
Model Year201320122012
ModelOutbackA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5iA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$33,666$45,450$57,450
Adjustments for Features-1100-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,556$45,450$56,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,650
Total Invoice$31,165$42,336$53,494
Adjustments for Features-1020-1,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,063$42,336$52,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,901

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201320122012
ModelOutbackA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5iA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$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$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$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$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,515$4,405$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$110$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1020-1,257

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20132012
ModelOutbackA4 / S4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in110.6 in
Length189.0 in185.2 in
Width71.7 in71.9 in
Height65.7 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,424 lb.3,591 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 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
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
Rear air vents100Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested312573%
Total Not Requested116527%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested232542%
Total Not Requested316558%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested97534%
Total Not Requested186566%

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