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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: $26,165

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,586

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,149

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimGTI3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,295 $28,495
Base Invoice $23,323 $26,643
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Satellite radio   461
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Satellite radio   346
Options (change) 1,100 461
Options (change) 1,056 346
Destination 770 795
Total Price $26,165 $29,751
Total Invoice $25,149 $27,784

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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: $1,986
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,141
Model Year20112013
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)?, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/60-17
Total Price$26,165$29,751
Adjustments for Features0-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,165$28,151
Total Invoice$25,149$27,784
Adjustments for Features0-1,494
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,149$26,290

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112013
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
iPod integration$100 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$2,790$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,494

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112013
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in107.9 in
Length165.4 in189.0 in
Width70.3 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,613 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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