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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: $34,147

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $11,608

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,650

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $10,973

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $36,000 $40,500 $51,400
Base Invoice $28,106 $30,860 $33,480 $37,666 $47,802
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795 795      
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195 2,195      
Cargo net 70 70 80 80 80
All-weather floor mats 72 72 190 190 190
Metal pedals 170 170 240 240  
Cold Weather Package     500 500 500
Premium Plus Package     3,200 3,200  
Navigation and Telematics Package     3,000 3,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575 575
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     995    
Driver Assistance Package         1,800
Prestige Package         4,400
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663 663      
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830 1,830      
Cargo net 45 45 74 74 74
All-weather floor mats 46 46 177 177 177
Metal pedals 110 110 223 223  
Cold Weather Package     466 466 466
Premium Plus Package     2,976 2,976  
Navigation and Telematics Package     2,790 2,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536 536 536
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     926    
Driver Assistance Package         1,674
Prestige Package         4,092
Options (change) 3,302 3,302 8,780 7,785 7,545
Options (change) 2,694 2,694 8,168 7,242 7,019
Destination 850 850 975 975 975
Total Price $34,147 $37,147 $45,755 $49,260 $59,920
Total Invoice $31,650 $34,404 $42,623 $45,883 $55,796

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,643
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,005
Model Year20152015201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6190hp I4252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6S7S7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12755, 19755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$34,147$37,147$45,755$49,260$59,920
Adjustments for Features-35-5350-1,400-6,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,112$36,612$45,755$47,860$53,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0$2,105$8,065
Total Invoice$31,650$34,404$42,623$45,883$55,796
Adjustments for Features-32-4950-1,304-5,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,618$33,909$42,623$44,579$50,116
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,291$0$1,956$7,493

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20152015201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100   
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700
FWD  $0  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware    $1100
Cruise control  $150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25   
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving    $100
Power liftgate$350$350   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Evasive maneuver assist    $200
Following distance indicator    $25
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200  $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Lane sway warning$25$25   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Turn assist    $25
Vehicle exit assist  $25$25$25
Wide-view front camera    $150
Wide-view rear camera    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo tray$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows    $200
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
CD player, remote  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Predictive efficiency assist    $0
Road sign information    $75
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered door armrests (optional)    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$7,365$7,865$7,330$8,730$13,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$35$535$0$1,400$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-32-4950-1,304-5,680

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20152018
ModelOutbackA4 / S4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in111.0 in
Length189.6 in186.1 in
Width72.4 in72.5 in
Height66.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Total Requested100029%
Total Not Requested247571%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested75046%
Total Not Requested89054%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Total Requested100029%
Total Not Requested247571%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested75046%
Total Not Requested89054%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested197591%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Laminated front side windows200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested70028%
Total Not Requested184072%

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