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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: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $1,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,061

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.6R LimitedR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,095 $34,590
Base Invoice $30,034 $33,207
Special Appearance Package 1,000  
Sunroof 1,445  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295  
Navigation system 1,300  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500
Special Appearance Package 835  
Sunroof 1,203  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079  
Navigation system 1,085  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440
Options (change) 5,040 1,500
Options (change) 4,202 1,440
Destination 825 770
Total Price $37,960 $36,860
Total Invoice $35,061 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,866
Model Year20142012
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.6R LimitedR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6256hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,960$36,860
Adjustments for Features-3,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,160$36,860
Total Invoice$35,061$35,417
Adjustments for Features-3,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,551$35,417

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142012
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.6R LimitedR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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
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 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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$7,190$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5100

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142012
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in101.5 in
Length189.0 in165.4 in
Width71.7 in70.3 in
Height65.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,613 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

Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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