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Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,099

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,488

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,029

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,011

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Model Year20092008
ModelOutbackRabbit / GTI
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,595 $23,300
Base Invoice $29,367 $21,721
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Cargo net 42 69
All-weather floor mats 55 185
Navigation system 2,000 1,800
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Autobahn Package   3,020
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Cargo net 28 55
All-weather floor mats 33 145
Navigation system 1,823 1,589
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Autobahn Package   2,796
Options (change) 3,297 6,149
Options (change) 2,978 5,658
Destination 695 650
Total Price $35,587 $30,099
Total Invoice $33,040 $28,029

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,568
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,300
Model Year20092008
ModelOutbackRabbit / GTI
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine243hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$35,587$30,099
Adjustments for Features-2,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,667$30,099
Total Invoice$33,040$28,029
Adjustments for Features-2,7110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,329$28,029

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20092008
ModelOutbackRabbit / GTI
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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$6,925$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7110

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20092008
ModelOutbackRabbit / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in101.5 in
Length188.7 in165.8 in
Width69.7 in68.3 in
Height63.2 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.3,643 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 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.2 ft341.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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