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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: $35,465

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142020
ModelOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,095 $32,095 $36,495
Navigation system 1,300 1,300  
Sunroof 1,445 1,445  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295 1,295  
Special Appearance Package 1,000 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319  
Navigation system 1,085 1,085  
Sunroof 1,203 1,203  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079 1,079  
Special Appearance Package 835 835  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239  
Options (change) 5,545 5,545 0
Options (change) 4,562 4,562 0
Destination 825 825 920
Total Price $35,465 $38,465 $37,415

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,103
Model Year201420142020
ModelOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4256hp H6228hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,465$38,465$37,415
Adjustments for Features-700-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,765$37,865$37,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201420142020
ModelOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo tray$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,015$5,915$5,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$700$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-645-5530

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142020
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in103.8 in
Length189.0 in167.6 in
Width71.7 in70.8 in
Height65.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,424 lb.2,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i 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%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
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%

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%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
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%

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