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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,117

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $13,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,590

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $12,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimGLS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $18,390 $31,595
Base Invoice $17,138 $29,367
Cold Weather Package 150  
Stability control 280  
Cargo net 69 42
All-weather floor mats 99 55
CD changer, remote 499  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Cold Weather Package 133  
Stability control 247  
Cargo net 55 28
All-weather floor mats 64 33
CD changer, remote 323  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 1,097 1,297
Options (change) 822 1,155
Destination 630 695
Total Price $20,117 $33,587
Total Invoice $18,590 $31,217

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,670
Model Year20062009
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimGLS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine115hp I4243hp H4
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/55-17
Total Price$20,117$33,587
Adjustments for Features0-7,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,117$26,102
Total Invoice$18,590$31,217
Adjustments for Features0-6,957
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,590$24,260

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062009
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimGLS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,515$9,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,957

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062009
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase98.9 in105.1 in
Length164.9 in188.7 in
Width68.3 in69.7 in
Height56.7 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		41.8 ft366.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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