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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: $31,430

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $2,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelGolf / GTIOutbackOutback
TrimSEL2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,245 $30,395 $33,395
Cargo net 100 70 70
All-weather floor mats 235 72 72
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295 2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System     795
Cargo net 80 45 45
All-weather floor mats 185 46 46
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913 1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System     663
Options (change) 335 2,437 3,232
Options (change) 265 2,004 2,667
Destination 850 850 850
Total Price $31,430 $33,682 $37,477

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $407
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,496
Model Year201820162016
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)225/45-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$31,430$33,682$37,477
Adjustments for Features0-1,845-4,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,430$31,837$33,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,445

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201820162016
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  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control $150 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $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  
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
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$5,230$7,075$9,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,845$4,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,716-3,889

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182016
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.5 in108.1 in
Length179.8 in189.6 in
Width70.8 in72.4 in
Height58.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,054 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
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1105%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1105%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

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