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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: $25,445

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $6,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 XT LimitedS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,995 $21,685
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 325
Cargo net 42 100
All-weather floor mats 55 235
Universal garage door opener 77  
AWD   2,250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 270
Cargo net 28 80
All-weather floor mats 33 185
Universal garage door opener 50  
AWD   2,159
Options (change) 357 2,910
Options (change) 230 2,694
Destination 645 850
Total Price $31,997 $25,445

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,392
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,196
Model Year20082018
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 XT LimitedS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine243hp H4170hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17195/65-15
Total Price$31,997$25,445
Adjustments for Features-3,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,837$25,445

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082018
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 XT LimitedS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
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 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Total Value of Features$6,940$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9300

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082018
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in103.5 in
Length188.7 in179.8 in
Width69.7 in70.8 in
Height63.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,535 lb.3,481 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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