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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: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $2,372

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,057

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $1,266

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
ModelGolf / GTIOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,970 $30,995 $31,495
Base Invoice $28,772 $28,795 $29,350
Cargo net 100 42 42
All-weather floor mats 235 55 55
Door sill trim plates 240    
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Cargo net 80 28 28
All-weather floor mats 185 33 33
Door sill trim plates 200    
Navigation system   1,822 1,822
Options (change) 575 2,097 2,097
Options (change) 465 1,883 1,883
Destination 820 645 645
Total Price $31,365 $33,737 $34,237
Total Invoice $30,057 $31,323 $31,878

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,437
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,439
Model Year201720082008
ModelGolf / GTIOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionT6M5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$31,365$33,737$34,237
Adjustments for Features-8400-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,525$33,737$32,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$0
Total Invoice$30,057$31,323$31,878
Adjustments for Features-8050-1,187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,252$31,323$30,691
Cost Above Minimum$0$632$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201720082008
ModelGolf / GTIOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Hood scoop $100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
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  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0 $0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,180$6,340$7,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$840$0$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-8050-1,187

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172008
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in105.1 in
Length179.6 in188.7 in
Width70.8 in69.7 in
Height58.3 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,331 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft366.2 ft3

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