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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: $30,045

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $785

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,116

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $1,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $24,295
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $23,323
Limited Package 5,000      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 235
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Metal pedals     149  
Autobahn Package       5,530
Limited Package 4,538      
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 176
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822  
Metal pedals     94  
Autobahn Package       5,310
Options (change) 7,055 2,055 2,204 5,765
Options (change) 6,401 1,856 1,949 5,486
Destination 695 695 695 770
Total Price $30,045 $34,345 $34,994 $30,830
Total Invoice $28,116 $31,918 $32,568 $29,579

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,447
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,045$34,345$34,994$30,830
Adjustments for Features-2,120-2,245-3,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,925$32,100$31,524$30,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,599$0
Total Invoice$28,116$31,918$32,568$29,579
Adjustments for Features-1,984-2,086-3,2290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,132$29,832$29,339$29,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,700$3,207$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2009200920092011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Full-size spare tire   $225
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Satellite radio   $200
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass  $0$0
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,725$5,850$7,075$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,120$2,245$3,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,984-2,086-3,2290

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092011
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in101.5 in
Length188.7 in165.4 in
Width69.7 in70.3 in
Height63.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.2,969 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 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof, large1100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested212536%
Total Not Requested370064%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

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