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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: $37,465

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $31,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,902

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $29,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelOutbackOutbackA5 / S5
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringS5 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Base Price $34,995 $38,195 $59,300
Base Invoice $32,696 $35,635 $55,150
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,595    
Adaptive cruise control     2,100
Prestige Package     6,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,331    
Adaptive cruise control     1,954
Prestige Package     5,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443
Options (change) 1,595 0 8,875
Options (change) 1,331 0 8,257
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $37,465 $39,070 $69,050
Total Invoice $34,902 $36,510 $64,282

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,979
Model Year201720172012
ModelOutbackOutbackA5 / S5
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringS5 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Engine256hp H6256hp H6333hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18255/35-19
Total Price$37,465$39,070$69,050
Adjustments for Features0-290-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,465$38,780$67,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,315$0
Total Invoice$34,902$36,510$64,282
Adjustments for Features0-271-1,401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,902$36,239$62,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,337$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201720172012
ModelOutbackOutbackA5 / S5
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringS5 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Wind blocker  $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Power convertible top  $4000
Rear bumper protector $40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Satellite radio$200 $200
Satellite radio - three year subscription $400 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear  $100
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
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
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$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,875$10,165$11,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$290$1,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-271-1,401

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20172012
ModelOutbackA5 / S5
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.1 in108.3 in
Length189.6 in182.1 in
Width72.4 in73.0 in
Height66.1 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.4,200 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in46.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft310.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested182558%
Total Not Requested132542%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested167569%
Total Not Requested76531%

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