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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: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $620

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,034

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i3.6RGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,195 $28,195 $24,295
Base Invoice $21,848 $26,369 $23,323
Limited Package 4,300 3,300  
Sunroof 1,445 1,445  
Navigation system 1,550 1,550  
Autobahn Package     5,530
Limited Package 3,964 3,115  
Sunroof 1,203 1,203  
Navigation system 1,294 1,294  
Autobahn Package     5,310
Options (change) 7,295 6,295 5,530
Options (change) 6,461 5,612 5,310
Destination 725 725 770
Total Price $31,215 $35,215 $30,595
Total Invoice $29,034 $32,706 $29,403

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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: $2,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,857
Model Year201120112011
ModelOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i3.6RGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4256hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,215$35,215$30,595
Adjustments for Features-2,675-3,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,540$31,590$30,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$29,034$32,706$29,403
Adjustments for Features-2,488-3,3670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,546$29,339$29,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,793$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201120112011
ModelOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i3.6RGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo tray$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,815$5,765$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,675$3,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,488-3,3670

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112011
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in101.5 in
Length188.2 in165.4 in
Width71.7 in70.3 in
Height65.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested255056%
Total Not Requested201544%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62566%
Total Not Requested32534%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested200054%
Total Not Requested170046%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62566%
Total Not Requested32534%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

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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