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Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,845

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,829

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelOutbackRabbit / GTI
Trim3.6RGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,295 $23,300
Base Invoice $26,460 $21,721
Limited Package 3,400  
Navigation system 1,550 1,800
Sunroof 1,445  
Autobahn Package   3,020
6-speed automated manual   1,075
iPod integration   0
Limited Package 3,207  
Navigation system 1,294 1,589
Sunroof 1,203  
Autobahn Package   2,796
6-speed automated manual   1,073
iPod integration   0
Options (change) 6,395 5,895
Options (change) 5,704 5,458
Destination 775 650
Total Price $35,465 $29,845
Total Invoice $32,939 $27,829

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,952
Model Year20122008
ModelOutbackRabbit / GTI
Trim3.6RGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/45-17
Total Price$35,465$29,845
Adjustments for Features-3,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,065$29,845
Total Invoice$32,939$27,829
Adjustments for Features-3,1580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,781$27,829

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20122008
ModelOutbackRabbit / GTI
Trim3.6RGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo tray$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$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 recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,990$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1580

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20122008
ModelOutbackRabbit / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in101.5 in
Length188.2 in165.8 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height65.7 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.3,643 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 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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 Requested162547%
Total Not Requested185053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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