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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: $20,117

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $2,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,590

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $3,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedGLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $18,390
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $17,138
Cargo net 42 42 42 69
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 99
Cold Weather Package       150
Stability control       280
CD changer, remote       499
Cargo net 28 28 28 55
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 64
Cold Weather Package       133
Stability control       247
CD changer, remote       323
Options (change) 97 97 97 1,097
Options (change) 61 61 61 822
Destination 695 695 695 630
Total Price $23,087 $32,387 $32,887 $20,117
Total Invoice $21,776 $30,123 $30,680 $18,590

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,880
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedGLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6115hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6440, 9440, 9200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-16225/55-17225/55-17195/65-15
Total Price$23,087$32,387$32,887$20,117
Adjustments for Features-1,385-6,385-7,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,702$26,002$25,352$20,117
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,300$3,650$0
Total Invoice$21,776$30,123$30,680$18,590
Adjustments for Features-1,306-5,939-7,0290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,470$24,184$23,651$18,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,714$3,181$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2009200920092006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedGLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist   $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275 
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large $1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player$125  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Surround sound $250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass  $0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,575$8,575$9,725$2,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,385$6,385$7,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,306-5,939-7,0290

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092006
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in98.9 in
Length188.7 in164.9 in
Width69.7 in68.3 in
Height63.2 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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