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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: $37,477

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202016
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimGTI Autobahn3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,495 $33,395
Cargo net 100 70
All-weather floor mats 235 72
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Cargo net 80 45
All-weather floor mats 185 46
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Options (change) 1,435 3,232
Options (change) 1,321 2,667
Destination 920 850
Total Price $38,850 $37,477

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,543
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,491
Model Year20202016
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimGTI Autobahn3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine228hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionS7CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/60-18
Total Price$38,850$37,477
Adjustments for Features0-2,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,850$35,307

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20202016
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimGTI Autobahn3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Hill descent control $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
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,730$8,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,012

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20202016
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.8 in108.1 in
Length167.6 in189.6 in
Width70.8 in72.4 in
Height58.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 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 Headroom38.1 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
17.4 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft373.3 ft3

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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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