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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: $33,920

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082020
ModelOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $36,495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Cargo net 42 42 100
All-weather floor mats 55 55 235
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Cargo net 28 28 80
All-weather floor mats 33 33 185
Navigation system 1,822 1,822  
Options (change) 2,280 2,097 335
Options (change) 2,002 1,883 265
Destination 645 645 920
Total Price $33,920 $34,237 $37,750

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,848
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,734
Model Year200820082020
ModelOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine243hp H4245hp H6228hp I4
TransmissionM5T5M6
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$33,920$34,237$37,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-2,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,920$33,112$34,960
Cost Above Minimum$808$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820082020
ModelOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
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 front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
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
Larger infotainment display  $0
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
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,240$5,365$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,047-88

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082020
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in103.8 in
Length188.7 in167.6 in
Width69.7 in70.8 in
Height63.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.2,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.4 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 in38.1 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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