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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: $30,087

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $1,278

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,144

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $1,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017200920092009
ModelGolf / GTIOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,970 $22,295 $31,595 $32,095
Base Invoice $28,772 $21,020 $29,367 $29,924
Cargo net 100 42 42 42
All-weather floor mats 235 55 55 55
Door sill trim plates 240      
Limited Package   5,000    
Navigation system   2,000 2,000 2,000
Cargo net 80 28 28 28
All-weather floor mats 185 33 33 33
Door sill trim plates 200      
Limited Package   4,538    
Navigation system   1,830 1,823 1,822
Options (change) 575 7,097 2,097 2,097
Options (change) 465 6,429 1,884 1,883
Destination 820 695 695 695
Total Price $31,365 $30,087 $34,387 $34,887
Total Invoice $30,057 $28,144 $31,946 $32,502

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $373
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,046
Model Year2017200920092009
ModelGolf / GTIOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionT6M5M5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$31,365$30,087$34,387$34,887
Adjustments for Features-9050-125-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,460$30,087$34,262$33,612
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,175$3,525
Total Invoice$30,057$28,144$31,946$32,502
Adjustments for Features-8670-116-1,188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,190$28,144$31,830$31,314
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,686$3,170

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2017200920092009
ModelGolf / GTIOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
5-speed manual $0$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$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   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop  $100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash $325$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$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$25
Compass$0  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Steering-linked fog lights$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100
Total Value of Features$7,030$6,125$6,250$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$905$0$125$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-8670-116-1,188

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172009
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested290050%
Total Not Requested292550%

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