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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: $28,250

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $35,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,422

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $32,676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920152015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $60,900 $79,200
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $56,638 $73,656
Limited Package 5,000        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Metal pedals     149    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Active rear differential       1,100  
Limited Package 4,538        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Metal pedals     94    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       511 511
Active rear differential       1,024  
Options (change) 5,260 260 226 1,650 550
Options (change) 4,707 169 144 1,535 511
Destination 695 695 695 925 925
Total Price $28,250 $32,550 $33,016 $63,475 $80,675
Total Invoice $26,422 $30,231 $30,763 $59,098 $75,092

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,098
Model Year20092009200920152015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionM5M5T5S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$28,250$32,550$33,016$63,475$80,675
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,200-7,065-8,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,250$32,425$31,816$56,410$71,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,566$0$15,500
Total Invoice$26,422$30,231$30,763$59,098$75,092
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,118-6,578-8,158
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,422$30,115$29,645$52,520$66,934
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,693$3,223$0$14,414

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

Model Year20092009200920152015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Wind blocker   $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500
Brake assist   $50$50
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Roof rack$300    
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 
Active rear differential   $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop $100   
Power convertible top   $4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
iPod integration   $100$100
Satellite radio   $200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250
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  
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,525$5,650$6,725$12,590$14,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,200$7,065$8,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,118-6,578-8,158

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

Model Year20092015
ModelOutbackA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.1 in108.3 in
Length188.7 in182.1 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height63.2 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.4,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.0 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 in46.8 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
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250Yes
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested322555%
Total Not Requested260045%

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