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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: $2,517

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,773

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $1,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,970 $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690
Base Invoice $28,772 $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg. 1,995        
Cargo net 100 81 81 81 81
All-weather floor mats 235 101 101 101 101
Door sill trim plates 240        
EyeSight and Navigation Package   2,085 1,585    
Driver Assistance and Lighting Pkg. 1,716        
Cargo net 80 52 52 52 52
All-weather floor mats 185 65 65 65 65
Door sill trim plates 200        
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,738 1,323    
Options (change) 2,570 2,267 1,767 182 182
Options (change) 2,181 1,855 1,440 117 117
Destination 820 915 915 915 915
Total Price $33,360 $35,877 $38,077 $37,587 $39,787
Total Invoice $31,773 $33,393 $35,419 $35,143 $37,121

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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: $1,403
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,029
Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$33,360$35,877$38,077$37,587$39,787
Adjustments for Features0-3,920-3,920-4,010-4,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,360$31,957$34,157$33,577$35,777
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,200$1,620$3,820
Total Invoice$31,773$33,393$35,419$35,143$37,121
Adjustments for Features0-3,649-3,646-3,749-3,741
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,773$29,744$31,773$31,394$33,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,029$1,650$3,636

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172018201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25$25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10$10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Remote app$25    
Semi-automated parking system$500    
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150$150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100    
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Lane sway warning $25$25$25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150    
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Cargo mat$40    
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Roof rack $300$300  
Roof rails$250  $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15    
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Mirrorlink support$0    
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Steering-linked fog lights$50    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$5,105$9,025$9,025$9,115$9,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,920$3,920$4,010$4,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,649-3,646-3,749-3,741

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172018
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in108.1 in
Length179.6 in189.9 in
Width70.8 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,623 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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested235078%
Total Not Requested65022%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested275070%
Total Not Requested120030%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested260085%
Total Not Requested45015%

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