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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: $30,291

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $21,654

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,240

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $20,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelOutbackOutbackA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.5i3.6RA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $44,500 $60,400 $77,900
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $41,387 $56,172 $72,448
Limited Package 4,400 3,400      
Navigation system 1,550 1,550      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186      
Universal garage door opener 85 85      
Navigation Plus Package     2,950 2,950 4,000
Premium Plus Package     3,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Limited Package 4,056 3,207      
Navigation system 1,294 1,294      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121      
Universal garage door opener 55 55      
Navigation Plus Package     2,743 2,743 3,720
Premium Plus Package     2,884    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     467 467 467
Options (change) 6,221 5,221 6,550 3,450 4,500
Options (change) 5,526 4,677 6,094 3,210 4,187
Destination 775 775 895 895 895
Total Price $30,291 $34,291 $51,945 $64,745 $83,295
Total Invoice $28,240 $31,912 $48,376 $60,277 $77,530

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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: $16,214
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,070
Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelOutbackOutbackA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.5i3.6RA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4256hp H6220hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionM6T5CVT-8S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9180, 10180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$30,291$34,291$51,945$64,745$83,295
Adjustments for Features0-950-5,440-8,015-10,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,291$33,341$46,505$56,730$73,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$10,225$26,625
Total Invoice$28,240$31,912$48,376$60,277$77,530
Adjustments for Features0-884-5,066-7,462-9,461
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,240$31,028$43,310$52,815$68,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,788$0$9,505$24,759

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

Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelOutbackOutbackA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.5i3.6RA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700
FWD  $0  
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Wind blocker  $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Blind spot warning system    $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo tray$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rack$300$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75$75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$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$3,715$4,665$9,155$11,730$13,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$5,440$8,015$10,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-884-5,066-7,462-9,461

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

Model Year20122014
ModelOutbackA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.9 in108.3 in
Length188.2 in182.1 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height65.7 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.4,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft310.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft310.2 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 radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
USB port25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested315073%
Total Not Requested119027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
USB port25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested267577%
Total Not Requested80023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested97567%
Total Not Requested49033%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested35024%
Total Not Requested110076%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested97567%
Total Not Requested49033%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested97548%
Total Not Requested104052%

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