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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: $31,125

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $2,592

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,857

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $1,447

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072017
ModelOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $29,970
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $28,772
Cargo net 42 42 100
All-weather floor mats 55 55 235
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Cargo net 28 28 80
All-weather floor mats 33 33 185
Navigation system 1,823 1,823  
Options (change) 2,097 2,097 335
Options (change) 1,884 1,884 265
Destination 625 625 820
Total Price $33,717 $34,217 $31,125
Total Invoice $31,304 $31,859 $29,857

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,857
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,810
Model Year200720072017
ModelOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine243hp H4245hp H6170hp I4
TransmissionM5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$33,717$34,217$31,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,717$33,042$30,185
Cost Above Minimum$675$0$0
Total Invoice$31,304$31,859$29,857
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-902
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,304$30,765$28,955
Cost Above Minimum$539$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200720072017
ModelOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
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  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
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
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,250$7,425$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-902

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072017
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 Weight3,331 lb.3,064 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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