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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: $34,577

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $14,668

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,055

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $14,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016202220222022
ModelOutbackOutbackA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedA4 40A4 45 S lineS4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,395 $33,395 $39,900 $42,000 $51,900
Base Invoice $28,473 $31,227 $37,507 $39,480 $48,787
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795 795      
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295 2,295      
All-weather floor mats 72 72 195 195 195
Metal pedals 170 170 265 265  
Navigation Package     1,500 1,500 1,500
Premium Plus Package     4,700 4,200 3,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)     595 595 595
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     995 995  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663 663      
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913 1,913      
All-weather floor mats 46 46 184 184 184
Metal pedals 110 110 250 250  
Navigation Package     1,411 1,411 1,411
Premium Plus Package     4,419 3,948 3,384
Metallic paint (extra cost)     560 560 560
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     936 936  
Options (change) 3,332 3,332 8,250 7,750 5,890
Options (change) 2,732 2,732 7,760 7,289 5,539
Destination 850 850 1,095 1,095 1,095
Total Price $34,577 $37,577 $49,245 $50,845 $58,885
Total Invoice $32,055 $34,809 $46,362 $47,864 $55,421

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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: $11,128
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,974
Model Year20162016202220222022
ModelOutbackOutbackA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedA4 40A4 45 S lineS4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6201hp I4 H261hp I4 H349hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6S7S7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$34,577$37,577$49,245$50,845$58,885
Adjustments for Features0-500-3,540-3,790-4,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,577$37,077$45,705$47,055$54,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0$1,350$8,765
Total Invoice$32,055$34,809$46,362$47,864$55,421
Adjustments for Features0-463-3,333-3,568-4,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,055$34,346$43,029$44,296$51,266
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,291$0$1,267$8,237

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20162016202220222022
ModelOutbackOutbackA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedA4 40A4 45 S lineS4
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$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware  $1100$1100$1100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25   
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100$100$100
PIN Code Access$10$10   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500$500
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Evasive maneuver assist  $200$200$200
Following distance indicator  $25$25$25
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Lane sway warning$25$25   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200$200   
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Turn assist  $25$25$25
Vehicle exit assist  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0$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   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300$300 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Alexa integration  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input$50$50   
CD player$125$125   
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Traffic light information  $50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Predictive efficiency assist  $0$0$0
Road sign information  $75$75$75
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$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$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$0$0
Wood trim  $300  
Wood trim, alternative type   $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$7,550$8,050$11,090$11,340$11,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$3,540$3,790$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-463-3,333-3,568-4,155

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20162022
ModelOutbackA4 / S4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in111.0 in
Length189.6 in187.5 in
Width72.4 in72.7 in
Height66.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.3 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 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 40

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
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 Requested135028%
Total Not Requested347572%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 45 S line

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
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 Requested135028%
Total Not Requested347572%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
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 Requested135028%
Total Not Requested347572%

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