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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: $23,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,276

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $21,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackA4 / S4
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringS4 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $49,200
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $45,756
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085 1,585      
Prestige Package         5,900
Driver Assist Package         2,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)         575
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738 1,323      
Prestige Package         5,488
Driver Assist Package         2,557
Metallic paint (extra cost)         536
Options (change) 2,085 1,585 0 0 9,225
Options (change) 1,738 1,323 0 0 8,581
Destination 915 915 915 915 925
Total Price $35,695 $37,895 $37,405 $39,605 $59,350
Total Invoice $33,276 $35,302 $35,026 $37,004 $55,262

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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: $26,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,242
Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackA4 / S4
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringS4 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6333hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6M6
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)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18245/40-18
Total Price$35,695$37,895$37,405$39,605$59,350
Adjustments for Features-2,420-2,420-2,510-2,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,275$35,475$34,895$37,095$59,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$1,620$3,820$0
Total Invoice$33,276$35,302$35,026$37,004$55,262
Adjustments for Features-2,256-2,254-2,350-2,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,020$33,048$32,676$34,659$55,262
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,028$1,656$3,639$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackA4 / S4
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringS4 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
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
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $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 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $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 
DVD-compatible player    $0
In-vehicle Internet    $150
iPod integration    $100
Media drive    $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
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 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Cornering lights    $50
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 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Alloy wheels    $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$9,175$9,175$9,265$9,265$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,420$2,420$2,510$2,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,256-2,254-2,350-2,3450

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182016
ModelOutbackA4 / S4
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in110.6 in
Length189.9 in185.1 in
Width72.4 in71.9 in
Height66.1 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,623 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

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested215054%
Total Not Requested180046%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested200066%
Total Not Requested105034%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested160056%
Total Not Requested126544%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

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