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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: $25,110

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $4,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimS3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,685 $28,495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 186
AWD 2,250  
Universal garage door opener   85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270 121
AWD 2,159  
Universal garage door opener   55
Options (change) 2,575 271
Options (change) 2,429 176
Destination 850 795
Total Price $25,110 $29,561

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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: $3,826
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,751
Model Year20182013
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimS3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/60-17
Total Price$25,110$29,561
Adjustments for Features0-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,110$28,936

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182013
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimS3.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,865$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-584

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182013
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in107.9 in
Length179.8 in189.0 in
Width70.8 in71.7 in
Height58.3 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,481 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

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

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