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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: $33,360

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $617

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,540

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720152015
ModelGolf / GTIOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,970 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $28,772 $28,106 $30,860
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg. 1,995    
Cargo net 100 70 70
All-weather floor mats 235 72 72
Door sill trim plates 240    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,195 2,195
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795 795
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg. 1,716    
Cargo net 80 45 45
All-weather floor mats 185 46 46
Door sill trim plates 200    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,830 1,830
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663 663
Options (change) 2,570 3,132 3,132
Options (change) 2,181 2,584 2,584
Destination 820 850 850
Total Price $33,360 $33,977 $36,977
Total Invoice $31,773 $31,540 $34,294

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,243
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,960
Model Year201720152015
ModelGolf / GTIOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$33,360$33,977$36,977
Adjustments for Features0-1,860-2,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,360$32,117$34,617
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,500
Total Invoice$31,773$31,540$34,294
Adjustments for Features0-1,727-2,189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,773$29,813$32,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,292

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201720152015
ModelGolf / GTIOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
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$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane sway warning $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
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
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,255$8,115$8,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,860$2,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,727-2,189

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172015
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in108.1 in
Length179.6 in189.6 in
Width70.8 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,594 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested155052%
Total Not Requested145048%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%

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