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Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,735

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,947

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,312

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620152015
ModelOutbackOutbackGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,395 $33,395 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $28,473 $31,227 $28,171 $29,131
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295 2,295    
Cargo net 70 70 100 100
All-weather floor mats 72 72 235 235
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795    
Lighting Package     995 995
Door sill trim plates     240 240
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913 1,913    
Cargo net 45 45 80 80
All-weather floor mats 46 46 185 185
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663    
Lighting Package     856 856
Door sill trim plates     200 200
Options (change) 2,437 3,232 1,570 1,570
Options (change) 2,004 2,667 1,321 1,321
Destination 850 850 820 820
Total Price $33,682 $37,477 $31,735 $32,735
Total Invoice $31,327 $34,744 $30,312 $31,272

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,823
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,465
Model Year2016201620152015
ModelOutbackOutbackGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine175hp H4256hp H6170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,682$37,477$31,735$32,735
Adjustments for Features-4,820-7,170-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,862$30,307$30,685$32,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,445$0$2,050
Total Invoice$31,327$34,744$30,312$31,272
Adjustments for Features-4,483-6,647-1,0030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,844$28,097$29,309$31,272
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,253$0$1,963

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2016201620152015
ModelOutbackOutbackGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane sway warning $25  
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $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$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,650$11,000$4,880$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,820$7,170$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,483-6,647-1,0030

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162015
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.1 in103.5 in
Length189.6 in179.6 in
Width72.4 in70.8 in
Height66.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested182586%
Total Not Requested28514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested182586%
Total Not Requested28514%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested503%
Total Not Requested180097%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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