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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: $35,770

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202009
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimGTI Autobahn2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,495 $31,595
Cargo net 100 42
All-weather floor mats 235 55
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Navigation system   2,000
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Cargo net 80 28
All-weather floor mats 185 33
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Navigation system   1,823
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 1,435 3,480
Options (change) 1,321 3,097
Destination 920 695
Total Price $38,850 $35,770

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,073
Model Year20202009
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimGTI Autobahn2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine228hp I4243hp H4
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$38,850$35,770
Adjustments for Features-2,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,170$35,770

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20202009
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimGTI Autobahn2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Cornering lights$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,805$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1550

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20202009
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.8 in105.1 in
Length167.6 in188.7 in
Width70.8 in69.7 in
Height58.2 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 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 Headroom38.1 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
17.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 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%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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