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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: $19,618

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $11,169

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,267

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $10,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringGLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,995 $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $18,390
Base Invoice $26,351 $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $17,138
Moonroof Package 1,695          
Cargo net 81 81 81 81 81 69
All-weather floor mats 101 101 101 101 101 99
Stability control           280
Cold Weather Package           150
Moonroof Package 1,413          
Cargo net 52 52 52 52 52 55
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65 65 64
Stability control           247
Cold Weather Package           133
Options (change) 1,877 182 182 182 182 598
Options (change) 1,530 117 117 117 117 499
Destination 915 915 915 915 915 630
Total Price $30,787 $33,792 $36,492 $37,587 $39,787 $19,618
Total Invoice $28,796 $31,655 $34,096 $35,143 $37,121 $18,267

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,044
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,929
Model Year201820182018201820182006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringGLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine175hp H4175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6115hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18195/65-15
Total Price$30,787$33,792$36,492$37,587$39,787$19,618
Adjustments for Features-8,125-10,310-11,210-14,310-14,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,662$23,482$25,282$23,277$25,477$19,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$820$2,620$615$2,815$0
Total Invoice$28,796$31,655$34,096$35,143$37,121$18,267
Adjustments for Features-7,600-9,658-10,474-13,380-13,3510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,196$21,997$23,622$21,763$23,770$18,267
Cost Above Minimum$0$801$2,426$567$2,574$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182018201820182006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackGolf / GTI
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringGLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual     $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
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$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200 
Lane departure warning   $200$200 
Lane sway warning   $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250 
Pedestrian detection   $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300   
Roof rails   $250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
Cassette player     $50
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation app$50$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0 
Navigation system   $600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,890$11,075$11,975$15,075$15,075$765
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,125$10,310$11,210$14,310$14,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,600-9,658-10,474-13,380-13,3510

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182006
ModelOutbackGolf / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in98.9 in
Length189.9 in164.9 in
Width72.4 in68.3 in
Height66.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,623 lb.3,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium

Moonroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power liftgate350No
Compass0No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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