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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: $31,850

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,727

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,568

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,241

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimGTI3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,095 $33,395
Base Invoice $24,091 $31,227
Driver's Edition 4,600  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
All-weather floor mats 235 72
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Metal pedals   170
Driver's Edition 4,416  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
All-weather floor mats 185 46
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Metal pedals   110
Options (change) 5,935 3,332
Options (change) 5,657 2,732
Destination 820 850
Total Price $31,850 $37,577
Total Invoice $30,568 $34,809

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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: $1,943
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,864
Model Year20142016
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimGTI3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionS6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/60-18
Total Price$31,850$37,577
Adjustments for Features0-7,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,850$29,907
Total Invoice$30,568$34,809
Adjustments for Features0-7,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,568$27,704

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142016
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimGTI3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $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 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked fog lights $50
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 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$2,480$10,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,105

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142016
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 Weight3,090 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 GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested290095%
Total Not Requested1505%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested61029%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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