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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: $38,146

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $19,524

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,182

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $18,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
ModelOutbackA4 / S4
Trim3.6R LimitedS4 Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,095 $47,400
Base Invoice $30,034 $43,668
Special Appearance Package 1,000  
Sunroof 1,445  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295  
Navigation system 1,300 1,950
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186  
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
Special Appearance Package 835  
Sunroof 1,203  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079  
Navigation system 1,085 1,775
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121  
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) 5,226 8,250
Options (change) 4,323 7,589
Destination 825 720
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $38,146 $57,670
Total Invoice $35,182 $53,277

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,719
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,197
Model Year20142006
ModelOutbackA4 / S4
Trim3.6R LimitedS4 Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine256hp H6340hp V8
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/40-18
Total Price$38,146$57,670
Adjustments for Features-1,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,951$57,670
Total Invoice$35,182$53,277
Adjustments for Features-1,1020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,080$53,277

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20142006
ModelOutbackA4 / S4
Trim3.6R LimitedS4 Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$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
Rear air vents$100 
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 
App support$0 
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 
Traffic + travel information$25 
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
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
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$6,815$5,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1020

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20142006
ModelOutbackA4 / S4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.9 in104.3 in
Length189.0 in180.6 in
Width71.7 in69.8 in
Height65.7 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,613 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

Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested22547%
Total Not Requested25053%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested167579%
Total Not Requested45021%

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