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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: $36,282

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $813

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,696

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimR3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,590 $32,995
Base Invoice $33,207 $30,860
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
All-weather floor mats 235 72
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,195
Metal pedals   170
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
All-weather floor mats 185 46
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,830
Metal pedals   110
Options (change) 1,735 2,437
Options (change) 1,625 1,986
Destination 770 850
Total Price $37,095 $36,282
Total Invoice $35,602 $33,696

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,348
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,118
Model Year20122015
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimR3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine256hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionM6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/60-18
Total Price$37,095$36,282
Adjustments for Features0-4,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,095$31,747
Total Invoice$35,602$33,696
Adjustments for Features0-4,212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,602$29,484

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122015
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimR3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Heated second row seats $200
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
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,055$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,212

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122015
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in108.1 in
Length165.4 in189.6 in
Width70.3 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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