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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: $19,300

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $9,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,015

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $9,423

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimGLS3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $18,390 $28,495
Base Invoice $17,138 $26,643
Stability control 280  
Stability control 247  
Options (change) 280 0
Options (change) 247 0
Destination 630 795
Total Price $19,300 $29,290
Total Invoice $18,015 $27,438

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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: $5,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,592
Model Year20062013
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimGLS3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine115hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/60-17
Total Price$19,300$29,290
Adjustments for Features0-4,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,300$25,200
Total Invoice$18,015$27,438
Adjustments for Features0-3,831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,015$23,607

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062013
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimGLS3.6R
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
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,125$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,831

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062013
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase98.9 in107.9 in
Length164.9 in189.0 in
Width68.3 in71.7 in
Height56.7 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,034 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft371.3 ft3

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