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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: $36,583

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $512

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,156

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,446

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelGolf / GTIOutbackOutback
TrimR3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,590 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $33,207 $33,064 $36,089
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500    
All-weather floor mats 235 101 101
Metal pedals   172 172
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440    
All-weather floor mats 185 65 65
Metal pedals   112 112
Options (change) 1,735 273 273
Options (change) 1,625 177 177
Destination 770 915 915
Total Price $37,095 $36,583 $39,878
Total Invoice $35,602 $34,156 $37,181

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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: $5,207
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,830
Model Year201220182018
ModelGolf / GTIOutbackOutback
TrimR3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine256hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionM6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$37,095$36,583$39,878
Adjustments for Features0-4,695-7,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,095$31,888$32,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$155
Total Invoice$35,602$34,156$37,181
Adjustments for Features0-4,384-7,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,602$29,772$29,876
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$104

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201220182018
ModelGolf / GTIOutbackOutback
TrimR3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Heated second row seats $200$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$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,155$8,850$11,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,695$7,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,384-7,305

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase101.5 in108.1 in
Length165.4 in189.9 in
Width70.3 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,893 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%

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