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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: $25,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $4,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132019
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.6RS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,495 $21,895
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 325
Universal garage door opener 85  
AWD   2,250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 270
Universal garage door opener 55  
AWD   2,159
Options (change) 271 2,575
Options (change) 176 2,429
Destination 795 895
Total Price $29,561 $25,365

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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: $3,571
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,706
Model Year20132019
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.6RS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine256hp H6168hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17205/55-16
Total Price$29,561$25,365
Adjustments for Features-6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,936$25,365

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132019
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.6RS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,490$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5840

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132019
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.9 in103.5 in
Length189.0 in179.8 in
Width71.7 in70.8 in
Height65.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,613 lb.3,478 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Heated front seats200No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
168 hp@4500
199 lb-ft@1600
1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1615100%

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