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Subaru Outback vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,250

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $56,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,252

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $52,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackA8A8
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $84,700 $133,500
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $78,772 $124,157
Limited Package 5,000        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel       1,300  
Active rear differential         1,300
Limited Package 4,538        
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822    
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel       1,209  
Active rear differential         1,210
Options (change) 7,260 2,260 2,077 1,300 1,300
Options (change) 6,537 1,992 1,872 1,209 1,210
Destination 695 695 695 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $30,250 $34,550 $34,867 $86,875 $136,975
Total Invoice $28,252 $32,054 $32,491 $80,856 $127,542

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,604
Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackA8A8
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6372hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionM5M5T5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$30,250$34,550$34,867$86,875$136,975
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,125-8,595-15,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,250$34,425$33,742$78,280$121,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,492$0$43,550
Total Invoice$28,252$32,054$32,491$80,856$127,542
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,048-8,000-14,102
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,252$31,938$31,443$72,856$113,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,686$3,191$0$40,584

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A8

Model Year20092009200920122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackA8A8
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power door closers   $300$300
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rack$300    
Second-row high console    $250
Ski sack    $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Residual heat   $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop $100   
Laminated front side windows    $200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   $1500$1500
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive   $15$15
Satellite radio   $200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat    $100
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats    $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$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$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,925$6,050$7,050$14,520$21,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,125$8,595$15,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,048-8,000-14,102

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Audi A8

Model Year20092012
ModelOutbackA8
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.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.23.8 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 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250Yes
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested437575%
Total Not Requested145025%

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