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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: $32,890

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $2,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,829

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $3,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimR3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,590 $28,495
Base Invoice $33,207 $26,643
Limited Package   3,600
Limited Package   3,391
Options (change) 0 3,600
Options (change) 0 3,391
Destination 770 795
Total Price $35,360 $32,890
Total Invoice $33,977 $30,829

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,226
Model Year20122013
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimR3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine256hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/60-17
Total Price$35,360$32,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,360$31,740
Total Invoice$33,977$30,829
Adjustments for Features0-1,078
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,977$29,751

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122013
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimR3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
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 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,840$4,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,078

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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 Year20122013
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 Weight3,326 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested225066%
Total Not Requested117534%

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