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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: $30,291

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $15,099

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,240

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $13,974

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelOutbackOutbackA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5i3.6RA5S5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $39,900 $50,500
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $37,108 $46,966
Limited Package 4,400 3,400    
Navigation system 1,550 1,550 2,390 2,390
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186    
Universal garage door opener 85 85    
Premium Package     1,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Limited Package 4,056 3,207    
Navigation system 1,294 1,294 2,178 2,178
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121    
Universal garage door opener 55 55    
Premium Package     1,721  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     432 432
Options (change) 6,221 5,221 4,715 2,865
Options (change) 5,526 4,677 4,331 2,610
Destination 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $30,291 $34,291 $45,390 $55,440
Total Invoice $28,240 $31,912 $42,214 $51,651

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,624
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,532
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelOutbackOutbackA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5i3.6RA5S5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionM6T5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$30,291$34,291$45,390$55,440
Adjustments for Features0-950-475-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,291$33,341$44,915$54,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$9,600
Total Invoice$28,240$31,912$42,214$51,651
Adjustments for Features0-884-442-862
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,240$31,028$41,772$50,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,788$0$9,017

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelOutbackOutbackA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim2.5i3.6RA5S5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300$300  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$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  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
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
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,565$5,515$5,040$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$475$925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-884-442-862

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20122008
ModelOutbackA5 / S5
Body4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.9 in108.3 in
Length188.2 in182.1 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height65.7 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested307571%
Total Not Requested126529%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested260075%
Total Not Requested87525%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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