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Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,910

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $6,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,592

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $5,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelOutbackOutbackA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,395 $33,395 $33,025 $49,610
Base Invoice $28,473 $31,227 $30,713 $46,137
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295 2,295    
Cargo net 70 70    
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) 300   150 150
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795    
Convenience Package     2,100 2,125
S Line Package     1,200  
iPod integration     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Bluetooth cell phone link     500 500
Navigation system     2,100 1,950
Heated second row seats       225
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913 1,913    
Cargo net 45 45    
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) 311   150 150
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663    
Convenience Package     1,953 1,977
S Line Package     1,115  
iPod integration     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Bluetooth cell phone link     466 466
Navigation system     1,953 1,813
Heated second row seats       209
Options (change) 2,665 3,160 6,525 5,425
Options (change) 2,269 2,621 6,080 5,058
Destination 850 850 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $33,910 $37,405 $40,325 $57,510
Total Invoice $31,592 $34,698 $37,568 $53,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,557
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelOutbackOutbackA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine175hp H4256hp H6200hp I4340hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12150, 10215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$33,910$37,405$40,325$57,510
Adjustments for Features-2,770-5,1200-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,140$32,285$40,325$57,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,145$0$16,835
Total Invoice$31,592$34,698$37,568$53,670
Adjustments for Features-2,581-4,7490-327
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,011$29,949$37,568$53,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$938$0$15,775

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year2016201620082008
ModelOutbackOutbackA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedA4 2.0T Avant Special EditionS4 Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane sway warning $25  
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300$300  
Ski sack   $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost)$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250 
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,500$10,850$5,730$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,770$5,120$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,581-4,7490-327

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20162008
ModelOutbackA4 / S4 / RS4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.1 in104.3 in
Length189.6 in180.6 in
Width72.4 in69.8 in
Height66.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,672 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft359.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested36017%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested36017%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 2.0T Avant Special Edition

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Trip computer150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested750115%
Total Not Requested-100-15%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested122569%
Total Not Requested55031%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
235/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4 Avant

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested57542%
Total Not Requested80058%

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