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Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,099

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $9,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202008
ModelOutbackOutbackRabbit / GTI
TrimLimited XTTouring XTGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,745 $39,695 $23,300
Metal pedals 172 172  
Cargo net 81 81 69
All-weather floor mats 101 101 185
Autobahn Package     3,020
6-speed automated manual     1,075
Navigation system     1,800
iPod integration     0
Metal pedals 112 112  
Cargo net 52 52 55
All-weather floor mats 65 65 145
Autobahn Package     2,796
6-speed automated manual     1,073
Navigation system     1,589
iPod integration     0
Options (change) 354 354 6,149
Options (change) 229 229 5,658
Destination 1,010 1,010 650
Total Price $39,109 $41,059 $30,099

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,073
Model Year202020202008
ModelOutbackOutbackRabbit / GTI
TrimLimited XTTouring XTGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine260hp H4260hp H4200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/45-17
Total Price$39,109$41,059$30,099
Adjustments for Features-6,245-9,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,864$31,674$30,099
Cost Above Minimum$1,190$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year202020202008
ModelOutbackOutbackRabbit / GTI
TrimLimited XTTouring XTGTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
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 
Proximity key$250$250 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector $40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation app$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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 recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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 recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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
Total Value of Features$9,775$12,915$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,245$9,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-198-2830

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20202008
ModelOutbackRabbit / GTI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in101.5 in
Length191.3 in165.8 in
Width73.0 in68.3 in
Height66.1 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,915 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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