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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: $35,100

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $28,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,525

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $26,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelOutbackA5 / S5
Trim2.5 XT LimitedS5 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Base Price $30,995 $59,300
Base Invoice $28,795 $55,150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Universal garage door opener 77  
Navigation system 2,000  
Navigation Package   1,900
Active rear differential   1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Universal garage door opener 50  
Navigation system 1,822  
Navigation Package   1,768
Active rear differential   1,024
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 3,460 3,475
Options (change) 3,085 3,235
Destination 645 875
Total Price $35,100 $63,650
Total Invoice $32,525 $59,260

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,507
Model Year20082012
ModelOutbackA5 / S5
Trim2.5 XT LimitedS5 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Engine243hp H4333hp V6
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/35-19
Total Price$35,100$63,650
Adjustments for Features0-5,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,100$58,035
Total Invoice$32,525$59,260
Adjustments for Features0-5,228
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,525$54,032

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082012
ModelOutbackA5 / S5
Trim2.5 XT LimitedS5 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Wind blocker $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop$100 
Power convertible top $4000
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,390$12,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,228

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082012
ModelOutbackA5 / S5
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.1 in108.3 in
Length188.7 in182.1 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height63.2 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.4,200 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.9 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 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in46.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft310.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Active rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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