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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: $19,450

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $7,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,148

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $7,291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i3.6RGLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,195 $28,195 $18,390
Base Invoice $21,848 $26,369 $17,138
All Weather Package 500    
Premium Package 1,300 1,000  
Sunroof 1,445 1,445  
Stability control     280
Cold Weather Package     150
All Weather Package 417    
Premium Package 1,246 1,047  
Sunroof 1,203 1,203  
Stability control     247
Cold Weather Package     133
Options (change) 3,245 2,445 430
Options (change) 2,866 2,250 380
Destination 725 725 630
Total Price $27,165 $31,365 $19,450
Total Invoice $25,439 $29,344 $18,148

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,656
Model Year201120112006
ModelOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i3.6RGLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4256hp H6115hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17195/65-15
Total Price$27,165$31,365$19,450
Adjustments for Features-4,950-5,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,215$25,465$19,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,250$0
Total Invoice$25,439$29,344$18,148
Adjustments for Features-4,635-5,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,804$23,824$18,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,020$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201120112006
ModelOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i3.6RGLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Cassette player  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,215$6,165$265
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,950$5,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,635-5,5200

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112006
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in98.9 in
Length188.2 in164.9 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height65.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.3,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested42522%
Total Not Requested151578%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested22517%
Total Not Requested110083%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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