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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: $35,776

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $12,824

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,328

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $11,929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackA4 / S4
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $34,850
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $32,410
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085        
Cargo net 81 81 81 81  
Prestige Package         7,850
Adaptive cruise control         2,100
Navigation system         2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738        
Cargo net 52 52 52 52  
Prestige Package         7,300
Adaptive cruise control         1,953
Navigation system         2,326
Metallic paint (extra cost)         443
Options (change) 2,166 81 81 81 12,925
Options (change) 1,790 52 52 52 12,022
Destination 915 915 915 915 825
Total Price $35,776 $36,391 $37,486 $39,686 $48,600
Total Invoice $33,328 $34,031 $35,078 $37,056 $45,257

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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: $15,709
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,616
Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackA4 / S4
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6211hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18245/45-17
Total Price$35,776$36,391$37,486$39,686$48,600
Adjustments for Features-3,0500-3,140-3,140-165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,726$36,391$34,346$36,546$48,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,665$1,620$3,820$0
Total Invoice$33,328$34,031$35,078$37,056$45,257
Adjustments for Features-2,8410-2,938-2,932-154
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,487$34,031$32,140$34,124$45,103
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,544$1,653$3,637$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackA4 / S4
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringA4 2.0T Avant
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 $850$850 
Cruise control $150   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 $25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 $200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 $150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200 $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 $200$200 
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200 
Lane sway warning$25 $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50 $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 $0$0$0
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
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300   
Roof rails  $250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration    $100
Navigation app $50   
Navigation map updates, three years$0 $0$0 
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200$200 
Fog light, rear    $100
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,225$8,175$11,315$11,315$8,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,050$0$3,140$3,140$165
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8410-2,938-2,932-154

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182009
ModelOutbackA4 / S4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.1 in110.6 in
Length189.9 in185.2 in
Width72.4 in71.9 in
Height66.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,623 lb.3,711 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.4 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 in38.2 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 ft317.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft350.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested192549%
Total Not Requested202551%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Total Requested299066%
Total Not Requested155034%

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