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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: $25,750

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $4,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,752

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $3,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.6RS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,195 $21,580
Base Invoice $26,369 $20,718
Premium Package 1,000  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
AWD   2,250
Premium Package 1,047  
6-speed automated manual   1,055
AWD   2,159
Options (change) 1,000 3,350
Options (change) 1,047 3,214
Destination 725 820
Total Price $29,920 $25,750
Total Invoice $28,141 $24,752

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,653
Model Year20112017
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.6RS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine256hp H6170hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17195/65-15
Total Price$29,920$25,750
Adjustments for Features0-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,920$25,475
Total Invoice$28,141$24,752
Adjustments for Features0-264
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,141$24,488

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112017
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.6RS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo tray$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$4,640$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-264

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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 Year20112017
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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@4500
199 lb-ft@1600		1000No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested100091%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20055%
Total Not Requested16545%

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