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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: $31,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,459

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimGTI3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,295 $28,195
Base Invoice $23,323 $26,369
Autobahn Package 5,530  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Navigation system   1,550
Limited Package   3,300
Sunroof   1,445
Autobahn Package 5,310  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Navigation system   1,294
Limited Package   3,115
Sunroof   1,203
Options (change) 6,630 6,295
Options (change) 6,366 5,612
Destination 770 725
Total Price $31,695 $35,215
Total Invoice $30,459 $32,706

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52
Model Year20112011
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimGTI3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/60-17
Total Price$31,695$35,215
Adjustments for Features0-2,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,695$32,740
Total Invoice$30,459$32,706
Adjustments for Features0-2,299
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,459$30,407

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112011
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimGTI3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$3,190$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,299

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112011
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in107.9 in
Length165.4 in188.2 in
Width70.3 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,544 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62566%
Total Not Requested32534%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested200054%
Total Not Requested170046%

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