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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: $31,430

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $1,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $30,245
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195 2,195  
All-weather floor mats 72 72 235
Cargo net 70 70 100
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830 1,830  
All-weather floor mats 46 46 185
Cargo net 45 45 80
Options (change) 2,337 2,337 335
Options (change) 1,921 1,921 265
Destination 850 850 850
Total Price $33,182 $36,182 $31,430

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $117
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,241
Model Year201520152018
ModelOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine175hp H4256hp H6170hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/45-17
Total Price$33,182$36,182$31,430
Adjustments for Features-1,635-2,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,547$34,047$31,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201520152018
ModelOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,065$7,565$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,635$2,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,521-1,9840

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152018
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.1 in103.5 in
Length189.6 in179.8 in
Width72.4 in70.8 in
Height66.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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