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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: $36,112

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $983

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,727

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,995 $38,195 $34,590
Base Invoice $32,696 $35,635 $33,207
Metal pedals 170 170  
All-weather floor mats 72 72 235
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Metal pedals 110 110  
All-weather floor mats 46 46 185
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 242 242 1,735
Options (change) 156 156 1,625
Destination 875 875 770
Total Price $36,112 $39,312 $37,095
Total Invoice $33,727 $36,666 $35,602

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,268
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,917
Model Year201720172012
ModelOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6256hp H6256hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,112$39,312$37,095
Adjustments for Features-4,045-7,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,067$31,827$37,095
Cost Above Minimum$240$0$0
Total Invoice$33,727$36,666$35,602
Adjustments for Features-3,778-6,9810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,949$29,685$35,602
Cost Above Minimum$264$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201720172012
ModelOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringR
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector $40 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio$200 $200
Satellite radio - three year subscription $400 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,050$11,490$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,045$7,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,778-6,9810

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172012
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in101.5 in
Length189.6 in165.4 in
Width72.4 in70.3 in
Height66.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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