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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: $33,161

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $27,489

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,005

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $25,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelOutbackA5 / S5
Trim3.6RS5 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,495 $59,300
Base Invoice $26,643 $55,150
Limited Package 3,600  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186  
Universal garage door opener 85  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Limited Package 3,391  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121  
Universal garage door opener 55  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Options (change) 3,871 475
Options (change) 3,567 443
Destination 795 875
Total Price $33,161 $60,650
Total Invoice $31,005 $56,468

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,714
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,086
Model Year20132012
ModelOutbackA5 / S5
Trim3.6RS5 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Engine256hp H6333hp V6
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/35-19
Total Price$33,161$60,650
Adjustments for Features0-5,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,161$54,875
Total Invoice$31,005$56,468
Adjustments for Features0-5,377
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,005$51,091

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20132012
ModelOutbackA5 / S5
Trim3.6RS5 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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Power convertible top $4000
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver 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$4,740$10,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,377

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20132012
ModelOutbackA5 / S5
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.9 in108.3 in
Length189.0 in182.1 in
Width71.7 in73.0 in
Height65.7 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,613 lb.4,200 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.9 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 in46.9 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 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
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested260076%
Total Not Requested82524%

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