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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: $19,300

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $9,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,015

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $9,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.6RGLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,495 $18,390
Base Invoice $26,643 $17,138
Stability control   280
Stability control   247
Options (change) 0 280
Options (change) 0 247
Destination 795 630
Total Price $29,290 $19,300
Total Invoice $27,438 $18,015

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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: $5,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,592
Model Year20132006
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.6RGLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6115hp I4
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17195/65-15
Total Price$29,290$19,300
Adjustments for Features-4,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,200$19,300
Total Invoice$27,438$18,015
Adjustments for Features-3,8310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,607$18,015

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132006
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.6RGLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,215$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8310

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132006
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in98.9 in
Length189.0 in164.9 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height65.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,613 lb.3,034 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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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