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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: $26,085

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $4,432

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,017

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $3,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 XTS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,595 $21,580
Base Invoice $26,641 $20,718
Cargo net 42 100
All-weather floor mats 55 235
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
AWD   2,250
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Cargo net 28 80
All-weather floor mats 33 185
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
AWD   2,159
6-speed automated manual   1,055
Options (change) 1,297 3,685
Options (change) 1,155 3,479
Destination 625 820
Total Price $30,517 $26,085
Total Invoice $28,421 $25,017

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,397
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,329
Model Year20062017
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 XTS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine250hp H4170hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17195/65-15
Total Price$30,517$26,085
Adjustments for Features0-965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,517$25,120
Total Invoice$28,421$25,017
Adjustments for Features0-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,421$24,092

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062017
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 XTS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop$100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,225$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-925

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062017
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in103.5 in
Length188.7 in179.6 in
Width69.7 in70.8 in
Height63.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,565 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.2 ft366.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual-950No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested200-27%
Total Not Requested-935127%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@4500
199 lb-ft@1600		1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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