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

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Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,574

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,463

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,466

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082007
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackRabbit / GTI
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $22,720
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $21,150
Limited Package 2,700      
Stability control 300      
Cargo net 42 42 42 69
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 185
Navigation system   2,000 2,000 1,800
Package 2       3,160
Limited Package 2,426      
Stability control 275      
Cargo net 28 28 28 55
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 145
Navigation system   1,822 1,822 1,589
Package 2       2,887
Options (change) 3,097 2,097 2,097 5,214
Options (change) 2,762 1,883 1,883 4,676
Destination 645 645 645 640
Total Price $30,037 $33,737 $34,237 $28,574
Total Invoice $28,066 $31,323 $31,878 $26,466

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,622
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,283
Model Year2008200820082007
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackRabbit / GTI
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionT4M5T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$30,037$33,737$34,237$28,574
Adjustments for Features-3,085-2,560-3,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,952$31,177$30,402$28,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,225$3,450$0
Total Invoice$28,066$31,323$31,878$26,466
Adjustments for Features-2,883-2,377-3,5710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,183$28,946$28,307$26,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,763$3,124$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year2008200820082007
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackRabbit / GTI
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass  $0$0
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,365$5,840$7,115$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,085$2,560$3,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,883-2,377-3,5710

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20082007
ModelOutbackRabbit / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in101.5 in
Length188.7 in165.8 in
Width69.7 in68.3 in
Height63.2 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,072 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 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested130054%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested232585%
Total Not Requested41515%

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