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Subaru Outback vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,942

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $107,183

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,459

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $99,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelOutbackOutbackA8 / S8
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanA8 L W12
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $137,900
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $128,248
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Cargo net 42 42  
Universal garage door opener 77 77  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Sport Package     1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Cargo net 28 28  
Universal garage door opener 50 50  
Navigation system 1,822 1,822  
Sport Package     930
Options (change) 2,302 2,119 1,000
Options (change) 2,019 1,900 930
Destination 645 645 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $33,942 $34,259 $141,125
Total Invoice $31,459 $31,895 $131,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $89,186
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,045
Model Year200820082016
ModelOutbackOutbackA8 / S8
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanA8 L W12
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine243hp H4245hp H6500hp W12
TransmissionM5T5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17265/40-20
Total Price$33,942$34,259$141,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-18,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,942$33,134$122,320
Cost Above Minimum$808$0$0
Total Invoice$31,459$31,895$131,403
Adjustments for Features0-1,047-17,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,459$30,848$113,893
Cost Above Minimum$611$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year200820082016
ModelOutbackOutbackA8 / S8
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanA8 L W12
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power door closers  $300
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Second-row high console  $250
Ski sack  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows  $200
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel  $1500
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Massage, second row seats  $150
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Memory system, second row seats  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, second row seats  $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,665$7,790$25,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$18,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,047-17,510

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20082016
ModelOutbackA8 / S8
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase105.1 in122.9 in
Length188.7 in207.4 in
Width69.7 in76.7 in
Height63.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.4,465 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft314.2 ft3

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