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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: $30,750

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,512

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072014
ModelOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $25,095
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $24,091
All-weather floor mats 55 55 235
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Driver's Edition     4,600
All-weather floor mats 33 33 185
Navigation system 1,823 1,823  
Driver's Edition     4,416
Options (change) 2,055 2,055 4,835
Options (change) 1,856 1,856 4,601
Destination 625 625 820
Total Price $33,675 $34,175 $30,750
Total Invoice $31,276 $31,831 $29,512

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $974
Model Year200720072014
ModelOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine243hp H4245hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionM5T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,675$34,175$30,750
Adjustments for Features-2,360-3,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,315$30,640$30,750
Cost Above Minimum$675$0$0
Total Invoice$31,276$31,831$29,512
Adjustments for Features-2,192-3,2930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,084$28,538$29,512
Cost Above Minimum$546$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200720072014
ModelOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
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
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof  $900
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 player  $125
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound$250$250 
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 $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,700$6,875$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,360$3,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,192-3,2930

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072014
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 Weight3,331 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

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested65021%

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