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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: $35,465

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $1,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $2,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.6RR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,295 $34,795
Base Invoice $26,460 $33,403
Limited Package 3,400  
Navigation system 1,550  
Sunroof 1,445  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720
Limited Package 3,207  
Navigation system 1,294  
Sunroof 1,203  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651
Options (change) 6,395 1,720
Options (change) 5,704 1,651
Destination 775 795
Total Price $35,465 $37,310
Total Invoice $32,939 $35,849

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,628
Model Year20122013
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.6RR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6256hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,465$37,310
Adjustments for Features-1,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,615$37,310
Total Invoice$32,939$35,849
Adjustments for Features-1,7180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,221$35,849

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122013
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.6RR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$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 
Metal pedals $75
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,465$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7180

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122013
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 Weight3,597 lb.3,326 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 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested222564%
Total Not Requested125036%
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 Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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