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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: $33,540

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $9,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,236

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $9,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620142014
ModelOutbackOutbackA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,395 $33,395 $33,800 $48,100
Base Invoice $28,473 $31,227 $31,434 $44,734
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295 2,295    
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795    
Prestige Package     5,300 5,900
Driver Assist Package     3,000 2,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913 1,913    
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663    
Prestige Package     4,927 5,488
Driver Assist Package     2,790 2,557
Metallic paint (extra cost)     467 467
Options (change) 2,295 3,090 8,800 9,150
Options (change) 1,913 2,576 8,184 8,512
Destination 850 850 895 895
Total Price $33,540 $37,335 $43,495 $58,145
Total Invoice $31,236 $34,653 $40,513 $54,141

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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: $10,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,389
Model Year2016201620142014
ModelOutbackOutbackA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$33,540$37,335$43,495$58,145
Adjustments for Features-120-2,4700-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,420$34,865$43,495$56,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,445$0$13,400
Total Invoice$31,236$34,653$40,513$54,141
Adjustments for Features-112-2,2930-1,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,124$32,360$40,513$52,977
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,236$0$12,464

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2016201620142014
ModelOutbackOutbackA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150   
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
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$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane sway warning $25  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $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
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $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  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
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$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,575$8,925$6,455$7,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$120$2,470$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-112-2,2930-1,164

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20162014
ModelOutbackA4 / S4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in110.6 in
Length189.6 in185.1 in
Width72.4 in71.9 in
Height66.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested100%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Body kit0No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Special exterior trim0No
LED tail lights (optional)0No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested292557%
Total Not Requested221543%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested120042%
Total Not Requested166558%

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