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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: $19,618

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $16,874

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,267

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $15,829

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelGolf / GTIOutbackOutback
TrimGLS3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $18,390 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $17,138 $33,064 $36,089
Cold Weather Package 150    
Stability control 280    
Cargo net 69 81 81
All-weather floor mats 99 101 101
Cold Weather Package 133    
Stability control 247    
Cargo net 55 52 52
All-weather floor mats 64 65 65
Options (change) 598 182 182
Options (change) 499 117 117
Destination 630 915 915
Total Price $19,618 $36,492 $39,787
Total Invoice $18,267 $34,096 $37,121

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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: $5,664
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,355
Model Year200620182018
ModelGolf / GTIOutbackOutback
TrimGLS3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine115hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$19,618$36,492$39,787
Adjustments for Features0-11,210-14,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,618$25,282$25,477
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$195
Total Invoice$18,267$34,096$37,121
Adjustments for Features0-10,474-13,351
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,267$23,622$23,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$148

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200620182018
ModelGolf / GTIOutbackOutback
TrimGLS3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
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 
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
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
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  
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $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
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$740$11,950$15,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,210$14,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,474-13,351

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062018
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase98.9 in108.1 in
Length164.9 in189.9 in
Width68.3 in72.4 in
Height56.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

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

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