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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: $4,733

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,568

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018
ModelGolf / GTIOutbackOutback
TrimGTI3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,095 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $24,091 $33,064 $36,089
Driver's Edition 4,600    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
All-weather floor mats 235 101 101
Metal pedals   172 172
Driver's Edition 4,416    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
All-weather floor mats 185 65 65
Metal pedals   112 112
Options (change) 5,935 273 273
Options (change) 5,657 177 177
Destination 820 915 915
Total Price $31,850 $36,583 $39,878
Total Invoice $30,568 $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: $1,037
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,799
Model Year201420182018
ModelGolf / GTIOutbackOutback
TrimGTI3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionS6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$31,850$36,583$39,878
Adjustments for Features0-5,770-8,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,850$30,813$30,968
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$155
Total Invoice$30,568$34,156$37,181
Adjustments for Features0-5,387-8,307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,568$28,769$28,874
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$105

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201420182018
ModelGolf / GTIOutbackOutback
TrimGTI3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $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
Proximity key $250$250
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$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
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
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 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$3,430$9,200$12,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,770$8,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,387-8,307

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20142018
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 Weight3,090 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 GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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