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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: $30,445

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $7,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,230

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $5,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.6R Limited1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,095 $29,385
Base Invoice $30,034 $28,210
Navigation system 1,300  
Sunroof 1,445  
Special Appearance Package 1,000  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295  
Door sill trim plates   240
Navigation system 1,085  
Sunroof 1,203  
Special Appearance Package 835  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079  
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 5,040 240
Options (change) 4,202 200
Destination 825 820
Total Price $37,960 $30,445
Total Invoice $35,061 $29,230

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,275
Model Year20142016
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.6R Limited1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine256hp H6170hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
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$30,445
Adjustments for Features-3,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,110$30,445
Total Invoice$35,061$29,230
Adjustments for Features-3,5560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,505$29,230

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142016
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.6R Limited1.8T SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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$7,890$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5560

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142016
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 information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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