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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: $31,695

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,473

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 XT LimitedR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,995 $34,590
Base Invoice $28,795 $33,207
All-weather floor mats 55 235
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
All-weather floor mats 33 185
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 55 1,735
Options (change) 33 1,625
Destination 645 770
Total Price $31,695 $37,095
Total Invoice $29,473 $35,602

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,899
Model Year20082012
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 XT LimitedR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine243hp H4256hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,695$37,095
Adjustments for Features0-240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,695$36,855
Total Invoice$29,473$35,602
Adjustments for Features0-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,473$35,372

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082012
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 XT LimitedR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,440$5,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,535 lb.3,326 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 R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

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