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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: $1,117

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,773

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $217

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Model Year201720162016
ModelGolf / GTIOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,970 $30,395 $33,395
Base Invoice $28,772 $28,473 $31,227
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   2,295 2,295
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   1,913 1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663 663
Options (change) 2,570 3,232 3,232
Options (change) 2,181 2,667 2,667
Destination 820 850 850
Total Price $33,360 $34,477 $37,477
Total Invoice $31,773 $31,990 $34,744

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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: $1,153
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,889
Model Year201720162016
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$34,477$37,477
Adjustments for Features0-2,270-2,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,360$32,207$34,707
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,500
Total Invoice$31,773$31,990$34,744
Adjustments for Features0-2,106-2,568
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,773$29,884$32,176
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,292

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201720162016
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
PIN Code Access $10$10
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 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
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  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
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$5,855$8,125$8,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,270$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,106-2,568

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172016
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
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested175058%
Total Not Requested125042%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1105%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested155084%
Total Not Requested30016%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1105%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested155084%
Total Not Requested30016%

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