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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: $33,335

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $7,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,263

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $6,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017200620062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringA4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,390 $34,995 $35,995 $38,195 $31,340 $36,390 $47,400
Base Invoice $30,343 $32,696 $33,656 $35,635 $29,053 $33,649 $43,668
Cargo net 70 70 70 70      
Cold Weather Package         400 400 400
Sunroof         1,400 1,000  
Premium Package         1,850 1,050 2,900
Technology Package         1,275 1,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         450 450 450
Tire-pressure monitor         250 250 250
Obstacle detection, rear         350 350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link         500 500 500
Navigation system         1,950 1,950 1,950
Bose 215W 10 speakers             1,000
Cargo net 45 45 45 45      
Cold Weather Package         364 364 364
Sunroof         1,274 910  
Premium Package         1,684 956 2,639
Technology Package         1,160 1,160  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         410 410 410
Tire-pressure monitor         228 228 228
Obstacle detection, rear         319 319 319
Bluetooth cell phone link         455 455 455
Navigation system         1,775 1,775 1,775
Bose 215W 10 speakers             910
Options (change) 70 70 70 70 8,425 7,225 7,800
Options (change) 45 45 45 45 7,669 6,577 7,100
Destination 875 875 875 875 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $33,335 $35,940 $36,940 $39,140 $40,485 $44,335 $57,620
Total Invoice $31,263 $33,616 $34,576 $36,555 $37,442 $40,946 $53,188

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,150
Model Year2017201720172017200620062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringA4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12150, 10150, 10215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$33,335$35,940$36,940$39,140$40,485$44,335$57,620
Adjustments for Features-1,745-2,245-5,645-5,6450-200-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,590$33,695$31,295$33,495$40,485$44,135$57,170
Cost Above Minimum$295$2,400$0$2,200$0$3,650$16,685
Total Invoice$31,263$33,616$34,576$36,555$37,442$40,946$53,188
Adjustments for Features-1,637-2,100-5,284-5,2720-185-415
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,626$31,516$29,292$31,283$37,442$40,761$52,773
Cost Above Minimum$334$2,224$0$1,991$0$3,319$15,331

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2017201720172017200620062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringA4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100   
6-speed manual    $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850   
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100   
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25   
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10   
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350   
Proximity key$250$250$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200   
Backup collision intervention  $150$150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100   
Forward collision warning  $200$200   
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200   
Lane departure warning  $200$200   
Lane sway warning  $25$25   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50   
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails    $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net    $40$40$40
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300     
Roof rails  $250$250   
Ski sack    $50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250   
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0   
Aux input$50$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25   
CD changer, remote    $200$200$200
CD player$125$125$125$125   
HD radio$50$50$50$50   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0   
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200    $200
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400$400   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25   
Voice control for audio system$25$25     
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75$75
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100
Headlight washers      $50
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50   
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Wood trim     $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200   
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$7,475$7,975$11,375$11,375$5,730$5,930$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,745$2,245$5,645$5,645$0$200$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,637-2,100-5,284-5,2720-185-415

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20172006
ModelOutbackA4 / S4
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
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
235/45HR17 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested77549%
Total Not Requested80051%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Avant

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
235/45HR17 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested57545%
Total Not Requested70055%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Avant

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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