Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2006 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2011

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,830

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,579

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,052

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,495 $35,695 $24,295
Base Invoice $30,150 $33,066 $23,323
All-weather floor mats 55 55 235
Navigation system 2,000    
Autobahn Package     5,530
All-weather floor mats 33 33 176
Navigation system 1,823    
Autobahn Package     5,310
Options (change) 2,055 55 5,765
Options (change) 1,856 33 5,486
Destination 625 625 770
Total Price $35,175 $36,375 $30,830
Total Invoice $32,631 $33,724 $29,579

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Outback dealer quotes or Volkswagen Golf / GTI dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $839
Model Year200620062011
ModelOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine250hp H6250hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,175$36,375$30,830
Adjustments for Features-2,385-2,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,790$33,590$30,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$0
Total Invoice$32,631$33,724$29,579
Adjustments for Features-2,213-2,5820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,418$31,142$29,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$724$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620062011
ModelOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0 $0
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,500$6,900$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,385$2,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,213-2,5820

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062011
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in101.5 in
Length188.7 in165.4 in
Width69.7 in70.3 in
Height63.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,321 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft346.0 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.