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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: $29,682

Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $1,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152019
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,995 $29,995 $32,995 $29,995
Moonroof Package 1,695      
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 235
Cargo net 70 70 70 100
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,195 2,195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Moonroof Package 1,413      
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 185
Cargo net 45 45 45 80
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,830 1,830  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       270
Options (change) 1,837 2,337 2,337 660
Options (change) 1,504 1,921 1,921 535
Destination 850 850 850 895
Total Price $29,682 $33,182 $36,182 $31,550

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,428
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,860
Model Year2015201520152019
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine175hp H4175hp H4256hp H6147hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6576, 12576, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-18225/60-18225/45-17
Total Price$29,682$33,182$36,182$31,550
Adjustments for Features-1,560-4,535-5,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,122$28,647$31,147$31,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$3,025$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2015201520152019
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedSE
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Larger infotainment display   $0
Mirrorlink support   $0
Navigation system $600$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$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$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,240$10,215$10,715$5,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,560$4,535$5,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,458-4,220-4,6800

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152019
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.2,979 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 Premium

Moonroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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