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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: $25,445

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $6,552

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,685 $30,995
AWD 2,250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 183
Cargo net 100 42
All-weather floor mats 235 55
Universal garage door opener   77
AWD 2,159  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270 119
Cargo net 80 28
All-weather floor mats 185 33
Universal garage door opener   50
Options (change) 2,910 357
Options (change) 2,694 230
Destination 850 645
Total Price $25,445 $31,997

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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: $3,392
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,196
Model Year20182008
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4243hp H4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/55-17
Total Price$25,445$31,997
Adjustments for Features0-3,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,445$28,837

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182008
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimS2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$3,780$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,930

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182008
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in105.1 in
Length179.8 in188.7 in
Width70.8 in69.7 in
Height58.3 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,481 lb.3,535 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 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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