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Subaru Outback vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,377

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $9,598

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,018

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $9,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelOutbackA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,295 $40,000 $52,500 $70,900
Base Invoice $29,058 $37,200 $48,827 $65,938
Universal garage door opener 77      
Rear spoiler 380      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500    
Active rear differential     1,100  
Universal garage door opener 50      
Rear spoiler 285      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511 511 511
Heated front seats   467    
Active rear differential     1,024  
Options (change) 457 1,050 1,650 550
Options (change) 335 978 1,535 511
Destination 625 925 925 925
Total Price $32,377 $41,975 $55,075 $72,375
Total Invoice $30,018 $39,103 $51,287 $67,374

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,258
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,768
Model Year2006201520152015
ModelOutbackA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine250hp H6220hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionT5M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6180, 10180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$32,377$41,975$55,075$72,375
Adjustments for Features0-340-2,040-5,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,377$41,635$53,035$67,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,400$25,650
Total Invoice$30,018$39,103$51,287$67,374
Adjustments for Features0-317-1,900-4,738
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,018$38,786$49,387$62,636
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,601$23,850

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year2006201520152015
ModelOutbackA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300$300
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Surround sound   $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0 $0$0
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,725$6,065$7,765$10,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$340$2,040$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-317-1,900-4,738

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20062015
ModelOutbackA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.1 in108.3 in
Length186.2 in182.1 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height59.1 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft312.2 ft3

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