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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: $35,695

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $9,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,276

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $9,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $32,500 $47,300
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $30,227 $43,990
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085          
Adaptive cruise control         2,100 2,100
Prestige Package         9,500 6,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475 475
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738          
Adaptive cruise control         1,954 1,954
Prestige Package         8,837 6,232
Metallic paint (extra cost)         443 443
Options (change) 2,085 0 0 0 12,075 9,275
Options (change) 1,738 0 0 0 11,234 8,629
Destination 915 915 915 915 875 875
Total Price $35,695 $36,310 $37,405 $39,605 $45,450 $57,450
Total Invoice $33,276 $33,979 $35,026 $37,004 $42,336 $53,494

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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: $15,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,136
Model Year201820182018201820122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$35,695$36,310$37,405$39,605$45,450$57,450
Adjustments for Features-5,445-2,395-5,535-5,5350-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,250$33,915$31,870$34,070$45,450$56,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,665$1,620$3,820$0$10,650
Total Invoice$33,276$33,979$35,026$37,004$42,336$53,494
Adjustments for Features-5,076-2,241-5,183-5,1710-1,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,200$31,738$29,843$31,833$42,336$52,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,538$1,643$3,633$0$9,901

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201820182018201820122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100 
6-speed manual     $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 $1700
FWD    $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$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  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$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$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$250
Pedestrian detection$50 $50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 $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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
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$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
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$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive    $15$15
Navigation app $50    
Navigation map updates, three years$0 $0$0  
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600$600
SD Card slot    $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system $25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Fog light, rear    $100$100
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim     $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$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$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,875$7,825$10,965$10,965$5,430$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,445$2,395$5,535$5,535$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,076-2,241-5,183-5,1710-1,257

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182012
ModelOutbackA4 / S4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in110.6 in
Length189.9 in185.2 in
Width72.4 in71.9 in
Height66.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,623 lb.3,591 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

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
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested192549%
Total Not Requested202551%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested387571%
Total Not Requested161529%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested182564%
Total Not Requested101536%

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