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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: $25,990

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $6,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,952

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $5,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.6R LimitedS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,095 $21,580
Base Invoice $30,034 $20,718
6-speed automated manual   1,100
AWD   2,250
Door sill trim plates   240
6-speed automated manual   1,055
AWD   2,159
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 0 3,590
Options (change) 0 3,414
Destination 825 820
Total Price $32,920 $25,990
Total Invoice $30,859 $24,952

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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: $5,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,360
Model Year20142017
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.6R LimitedS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine256hp H6170hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17195/65-15
Total Price$32,920$25,990
Adjustments for Features-1,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,270$25,990
Total Invoice$30,859$24,952
Adjustments for Features-1,5470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,312$24,952

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142017
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.6R LimitedS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
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
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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 
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 
Total Value of Features$5,965$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5470

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142017
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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@4500
199 lb-ft@1600		1000No
Total Requested1009%
Total Not Requested100091%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20055%
Total Not Requested16545%

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