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

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Subaru Outback vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,200

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $16,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,174

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $14,891

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanA5S5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $40,700 $51,400
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $37,851 $47,802
Limited Package 2,700        
Stability control 300        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Navigation system   2,000 2,000 2,390 2,390
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
Premium Package       1,900  
Limited Package 2,426        
Stability control 275        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Navigation system   1,822 1,822 2,178 2,178
Metallic paint (extra cost)       443 443
Premium Package       1,768  
Options (change) 3,260 2,260 2,077 4,765 2,865
Options (change) 2,870 1,991 1,872 4,389 2,621
Destination 645 645 645 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $30,200 $33,900 $34,217 $46,290 $56,390
Total Invoice $28,174 $31,431 $31,867 $43,065 $52,548

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,311
Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanA5S5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT4M5T5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$30,200$33,900$34,217$46,290$56,390
Adjustments for Features-450-25-1,1500-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,750$33,875$33,067$46,290$55,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,317$0$9,650
Total Invoice$28,174$31,431$31,867$43,065$52,548
Adjustments for Features-420-23-1,0710-419
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,754$31,408$30,796$43,065$52,129
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,654$3,042$0$9,064

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanA5S5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
5-speed manual $0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Hood scoop $100   
Power-venting glass roof panel   $300$300
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
iPod integration   $100$100
Satellite radio   $200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Headlight washers    $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,115$5,690$6,815$5,665$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$25$1,150$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-420-23-1,0710-419

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082009
ModelOutbackA5 / S5
Body4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.1 in108.3 in
Length188.7 in182.1 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height63.2 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested130054%
Total Not Requested110046%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested45035%
Total Not Requested85065%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

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