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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: $32,387

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $453

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,123

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,595 $30,345
Base Invoice $29,367 $29,131
Cargo net 42 100
All-weather floor mats 55 235
Door sill trim plates   240
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Cargo net 28 80
All-weather floor mats 33 185
Door sill trim plates   200
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 97 1,675
Options (change) 61 1,521
Destination 695 820
Total Price $32,387 $32,840
Total Invoice $30,123 $31,472

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $523
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,414
Model Year20092015
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine243hp H4150hp I4 D
TransmissionM5S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$32,387$32,840
Adjustments for Features-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,317$32,840
Total Invoice$30,123$31,472
Adjustments for Features-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,058$31,472

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092015
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,025$5,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$70$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-650

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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 Year20092015
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in103.5 in
Length188.7 in179.6 in
Width69.7 in70.8 in
Height63.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,535 lb.3,440 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 TDI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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