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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: $30,082

Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $1,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSE2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,995 $27,395 $30,395 $33,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325      
Cargo net 100 70 70 70
All-weather floor mats 235 72 72 72
Moonroof Package   1,695    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     2,295 2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System       795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270      
Cargo net 80 45 45 45
All-weather floor mats 185 46 46 46
Moonroof Package   1,413    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     1,913 1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System       663
Options (change) 660 1,837 2,437 3,232
Options (change) 535 1,504 2,004 2,667
Destination 895 850 850 850
Total Price $31,550 $30,082 $33,682 $37,477

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,228
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,040
Model Year2019201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSE2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine147hp I4175hp H4175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT8CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$31,550$30,082$33,682$37,477
Adjustments for Features0-1,760-4,745-7,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,550$28,322$28,937$30,382
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615$2,060

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2019201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSE2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote app$25   
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
Blind spot warning system$200 $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100$100
Forward collision warning$200  $200
Hill descent control $250$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$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rack $300$300$300
Roof rails$250   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$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
Navigation system  $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$5,630$7,390$10,375$12,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,760$4,745$7,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,645-4,413-6,578

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20192016
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 Weight2,979 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 Premium

Moonroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested140066%
Total Not Requested71034%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested140066%
Total Not Requested71034%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
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 Requested40022%
Total Not Requested145078%

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