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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: $30,445

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $5,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,230

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $3,709

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
Trim1.8T SEL3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,385 $28,295
Base Invoice $28,210 $26,460
Door sill trim plates 240  
Limited Package   3,400
Navigation system   1,550
Sunroof   1,445
Door sill trim plates 200  
Limited Package   3,207
Navigation system   1,294
Sunroof   1,203
Options (change) 240 6,395
Options (change) 200 5,704
Destination 820 775
Total Price $30,445 $35,465
Total Invoice $29,230 $32,939

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,944
Model Year20162012
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
Trim1.8T SEL3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/60-17
Total Price$30,445$35,465
Adjustments for Features0-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,445$33,565
Total Invoice$29,230$32,939
Adjustments for Features0-1,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,230$31,174

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162012
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
Trim1.8T SEL3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$4,290$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,765

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162012
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in107.9 in
Length179.6 in188.2 in
Width70.8 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,597 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested170049%
Total Not Requested177551%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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