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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: $35,867

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $24,608

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,388

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $22,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $47,600 $60,900 $79,200
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $44,268 $56,638 $73,656
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085 1,585          
Metal pedals 172 172 172 172      
Prestige Package         6,100 6,250  
Premium Plus Package         2,300    
Driver Assist Package         3,000 2,750 2,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550 550 550
Technology Package             2,900
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738 1,323          
Metal pedals 112 112 112 112      
Prestige Package         5,672 5,813  
Premium Plus Package         2,140    
Driver Assist Package         2,790 2,557 2,557
Metallic paint (extra cost)         511 511 511
Technology Package             2,698
Options (change) 2,257 1,757 172 172 11,950 9,550 6,200
Options (change) 1,850 1,435 112 112 11,113 8,881 5,766
Destination 915 915 915 915 925 925 925
Total Price $35,867 $38,067 $37,577 $39,777 $60,475 $71,375 $86,325
Total Invoice $33,388 $35,414 $35,138 $37,116 $56,306 $66,444 $80,347

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,353
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,818
Model Year2018201820182018201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6220hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6T8S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12505, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$35,867$38,067$37,577$39,777$60,475$71,375$86,325
Adjustments for Features00-90-90-2,255-2,730-4,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,867$38,067$37,487$39,687$58,220$68,645$82,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$1,620$3,820$0$10,425$23,875
Total Invoice$33,388$35,414$35,138$37,116$56,306$66,444$80,347
Adjustments for Features00-84-84-2,100-2,541-3,937
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,388$35,414$35,054$37,032$54,206$63,903$76,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,026$1,666$3,644$0$9,697$22,204

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

Model Year2018201820182018201520152015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300  
7-speed automated manual     $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100   
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25$25   
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10   
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350   
Wind blocker    $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests    $500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200   
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150$150   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100   
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200   
Lane sway warning$25$25$25$25   
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50   
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75   
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25   
Roof rack$300$300     
Roof rails  $250$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250$250
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable      $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275   
Power convertible top    $4000$4000$4000
Rear bumper protector  $40$40   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  $200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100   
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150$150
iPod integration    $100$100$100
Media drive    $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0   
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound    $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200   
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75$75
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100
Headlight washers      $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750   
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$50$50   
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200   
Leather door panel trim     $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 $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$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels    $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,200$10,200$10,290$10,290$12,455$12,930$14,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$90$90$2,255$2,730$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments00-84-84-2,100-2,541-3,937

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

Model Year20182015
ModelOutbackA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.1 in108.3 in
Length189.9 in182.1 in
Width72.4 in73.0 in
Height66.1 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,623 lb.4,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 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 in46.8 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 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested215054%
Total Not Requested180046%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested200066%
Total Not Requested105034%

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested160065%
Total Not Requested86535%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%

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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested160065%
Total Not Requested86535%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested120085%
Total Not Requested21515%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Active steering1000No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

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