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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: $34,875

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $2,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,360

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $3,674

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimR2.5 XT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,795 $28,595
Base Invoice $33,403 $26,641
All-weather floor mats 235 55
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,720  
Limited Package   2,400
Navigation system   2,000
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
All-weather floor mats 185 33
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,651  
Limited Package   2,144
Navigation system   1,823
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 1,955 5,655
Options (change) 1,836 5,094
Destination 795 625
Total Price $37,545 $34,875
Total Invoice $36,034 $32,360

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,869
Model Year20132006
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimR2.5 XT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine256hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$37,545$34,875
Adjustments for Features0-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,545$34,665
Total Invoice$36,034$32,360
Adjustments for Features0-195
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,034$32,165

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132006
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimR2.5 XT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
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 
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 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,890$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-195

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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 Year20132006
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 Weight3,326 lb.3,565 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 R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested120052%

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