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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: $32,505

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $5,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,207

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL   
Difference: $3,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.6R LimitedTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,095 $30,345
Base Invoice $30,034 $29,131
Navigation system 1,300  
Sunroof 1,445  
Special Appearance Package 1,000  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Door sill trim plates   240
Navigation system 1,085  
Sunroof 1,203  
Special Appearance Package 835  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 5,040 1,340
Options (change) 4,202 1,256
Destination 825 820
Total Price $37,960 $32,505
Total Invoice $35,061 $31,207

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $113
Model Year20142015
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.6R LimitedTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine256hp H6150hp I4 D
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,960$32,505
Adjustments for Features-4,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,910$32,505
Total Invoice$35,061$31,207
Adjustments for Features-3,7410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,320$31,207

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142015
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.6R LimitedTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Remote app $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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$7,990$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7410

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142015
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.9 in103.5 in
Length189.0 in179.6 in
Width71.7 in70.8 in
Height65.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,613 lb.3,440 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
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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