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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: $32,430

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $977

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,910

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720152015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,390 $34,995 $35,995 $38,195 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $30,343 $32,696 $33,656 $35,635 $28,171 $29,131
Cargo net 70 70 70 70 100 100
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 72 235 235
Driver Assistance Package         695 695
Lighting Package         995 995
Door sill trim plates         240 240
Cargo net 45 45 45 45 80 80
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 46 185 185
Driver Assistance Package         598 598
Lighting Package         856 856
Door sill trim plates         200 200
Options (change) 142 142 142 142 2,265 2,265
Options (change) 91 91 91 91 1,919 1,919
Destination 875 875 875 875 820 820
Total Price $33,407 $36,012 $37,012 $39,212 $32,430 $33,430
Total Invoice $31,309 $33,662 $34,622 $36,601 $30,910 $31,870

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,828
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,265
Model Year201720172017201720152015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$33,407$36,012$37,012$39,212$32,430$33,430
Adjustments for Features-3,520-4,020-7,460-7,460-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,887$31,992$29,552$31,752$31,380$33,430
Cost Above Minimum$335$2,440$0$2,200$0$2,050
Total Invoice$31,309$33,662$34,622$36,601$30,910$31,870
Adjustments for Features-3,299-3,758-6,978-6,963-1,0010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,010$29,904$27,644$29,638$29,909$31,870
Cost Above Minimum$366$2,260$0$1,994$0$1,961

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201720172017201720152015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
6-speed manual     $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850  
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Remote app    $25$25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200  
Backup collision intervention  $150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200  
Lane departure warning  $200$200  
Lane sway warning  $25$25  
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Secondary collision brake assist    $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Cargo mat    $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Roof rack$300$300    
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration    $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0  
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200  $200$200
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400$400  
SD Card slot    $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,850$9,350$12,790$12,790$6,380$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,520$4,020$7,460$7,460$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,299-3,758-6,978-6,963-1,0010

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172015
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.1 in103.5 in
Length189.6 in179.6 in
Width72.4 in70.8 in
Height66.1 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,064 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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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