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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: $36,540

Subaru Outback Limited   
Difference: $18,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202020202020122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $33,445 $37,745 $37,345 $39,695 $42,600 $59,300
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085          
Adaptive cruise control         2,100 2,100
Prestige Package         9,200 6,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)         475 475
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738          
Adaptive cruise control         1,954 1,954
Prestige Package         8,556 5,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)         443 443
Options (change) 2,085 0 0 0 11,775 8,875
Options (change) 1,738 0 0 0 10,953 8,257
Destination 1,010 1,010 1,010 1,010 875 875
Total Price $36,540 $38,755 $38,355 $40,705 $55,250 $69,050

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,025
Model Year202020202020202020122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine182hp H4260hp H4182hp H4260hp H4211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8CVT-8CVT-8CVT-8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$36,540$38,755$38,355$40,705$55,250$69,050
Adjustments for Features-3,0500-3,140-3,140-1,605-4,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,490$38,755$35,215$37,565$53,645$65,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,265$1,725$4,075$0$11,400

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year202020202020202020122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 $1700
FWD    $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 $850$850  
Cruise control $150    
Heated steering wheel  $100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25 $25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Wind blocker    $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests    $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 $200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150 $150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200 $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 $200$200  
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200  
Lane sway warning$25 $25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50 $50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 $0$0$0$0
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
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Power convertible top    $4000$4000
Rear bumper protector  $40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive    $15$15
Navigation app $50    
Navigation map updates, three years$0 $0$0  
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600$600
SD Card slot    $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system $25    
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Fog light, rear    $100$100
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim     $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$11,825$8,775$11,915$11,915$10,380$12,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,050$0$3,140$3,140$1,605$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments-2290-83-78-1,494-3,728

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20202012
ModelOutbackA5 / S5
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.1 in108.3 in
Length191.3 in182.1 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height66.1 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.4,001 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in46.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft310.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
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-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested192549%
Total Not Requested202551%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

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 headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested330078%
Total Not Requested91522%

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 headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested182575%
Total Not Requested61525%

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