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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: $32,505

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $2,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,207

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $1,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.6RTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,995 $30,345
Base Invoice $26,186 $29,131
Navigation system 2,000  
Limited Package 3,000  
Sunroof 995  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Door sill trim plates   240
Navigation system 1,668  
Limited Package 2,838  
Sunroof 829  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 5,995 1,340
Options (change) 5,335 1,256
Destination 695 820
Total Price $34,685 $32,505
Total Invoice $32,216 $31,207

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $477
Model Year20102015
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.6RTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine256hp H6150hp I4 D
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/40-18
Total Price$34,685$32,505
Adjustments for Features-1,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,085$32,505
Total Invoice$32,216$31,207
Adjustments for Features-1,4860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,730$31,207

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102015
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.6RTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$6,015$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4860

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102015
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.9 in103.5 in
Length188.2 in179.6 in
Width71.7 in70.8 in
Height65.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,544 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested140041%
Total Not Requested197559%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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