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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: $25,110

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $8,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.6R LimitedS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,095 $21,685
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 825 850
Total Price $33,191 $25,110

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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: $4,781
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,670
Model Year20142018
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.6R LimitedS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine256hp H6170hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17195/65-15
Total Price$33,191$25,110
Adjustments for Features-3,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,891$25,110

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142018
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.6R LimitedS
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,540$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0860

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142018
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.3,481 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
6-speed manual0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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