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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: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $2,372

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,057

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $1,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
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  
Door sill trim plates     240
Cargo net 28 28 80
All-weather floor mats 33 33 185
Navigation system 1,822 1,822  
Door sill trim plates     200
Options (change) 2,097 2,097 575
Options (change) 1,883 1,883 465
Destination 645 645 820
Total Price $33,737 $34,237 $31,365
Total Invoice $31,323 $31,878 $30,057

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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: $2,437
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,439
Model Year200820082017
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$33,737$34,237$31,365
Adjustments for Features0-1,275-840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,737$32,962$30,525
Cost Above Minimum$775$0$0
Total Invoice$31,323$31,878$30,057
Adjustments for Features0-1,187-805
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,323$30,691$29,252
Cost Above Minimum$632$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820082017
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
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
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
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
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $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
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,340$7,615$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,275$840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,187-805

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082017
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 mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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