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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: $30,087

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $1,278

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,144

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $1,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $29,970
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $28,772
Limited Package 5,000      
Cargo net 42 42 42 100
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 235
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Door sill trim plates       240
Limited Package 4,538      
Cargo net 28 28 28 80
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 185
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822  
Door sill trim plates       200
Options (change) 7,097 2,097 2,097 575
Options (change) 6,429 1,884 1,883 465
Destination 695 695 695 820
Total Price $30,087 $34,387 $34,887 $31,365
Total Invoice $28,144 $31,946 $32,502 $30,057

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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: $373
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,046
Model Year2009200920092017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6170hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,087$34,387$34,887$31,365
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,275-905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,087$34,262$33,612$30,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,525$0
Total Invoice$28,144$31,946$32,502$30,057
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,188-867
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,144$31,830$31,314$29,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,686$3,170$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2009200920092017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$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
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo mat   $40
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails   $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
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  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
Mirrorlink support   $0
Satellite radio   $200
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound$250$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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass  $0$0
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,125$6,250$7,400$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,275$905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,188-867

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092017
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 Weight3,331 lb.3,064 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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 control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested290050%
Total Not Requested292550%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

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

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