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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: $31,930

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,635

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimGTI2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,295 $31,595
Base Invoice $23,323 $29,367
Autobahn Package 5,530  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
All-weather floor mats 235 55
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Navigation system   2,000
Autobahn Package 5,310  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
All-weather floor mats 176 33
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Navigation system   1,823
Options (change) 6,865 3,255
Options (change) 6,542 2,950
Destination 770 695
Total Price $31,930 $35,545
Total Invoice $30,635 $33,012

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $338
Model Year20112009
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimGTI2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4243hp H4
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$31,930$35,545
Adjustments for Features0-2,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,930$33,350
Total Invoice$30,635$33,012
Adjustments for Features0-2,039
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,635$30,973

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112009
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimGTI2.5 XT Limited
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,530$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,039

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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 Year20112009
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in105.1 in
Length165.4 in188.7 in
Width70.3 in69.7 in
Height58.3 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		46.0 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 GTI

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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