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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: $25,750

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $4,001

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,752

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $3,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimS3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,580 $28,495
Base Invoice $20,718 $26,643
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
AWD 2,250  
Satellite radio   461
6-speed automated manual 1,055  
AWD 2,159  
Satellite radio   346
Options (change) 3,350 461
Options (change) 3,214 346
Destination 820 795
Total Price $25,750 $29,751
Total Invoice $24,752 $27,784

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,726
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,729
Model Year20172013
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimS3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/60-17
Total Price$25,750$29,751
Adjustments for Features-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,025$29,751
Total Invoice$24,752$27,784
Adjustments for Features-6970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,055$27,784

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172013
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimS3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$4,940$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6970

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172013
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in107.9 in
Length179.6 in189.0 in
Width70.8 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,613 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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