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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: $36,492

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020182018
ModelGolf / GTIOutbackOutback
TrimGTI Autobahn3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,495 $35,395 $38,690
Cargo net 100 81 81
All-weather floor mats 235 101 101
7-speed automated manual 1,100    
Cargo net 80 52 52
All-weather floor mats 185 65 65
7-speed automated manual 1,056    
Options (change) 1,435 182 182
Options (change) 1,321 117 117
Destination 920 915 915
Total Price $38,850 $36,492 $39,787

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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: $2,628
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,603
Model Year202020182018
ModelGolf / GTIOutbackOutback
TrimGTI Autobahn3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine228hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionS7CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$38,850$36,492$39,787
Adjustments for Features0-270-3,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,850$36,222$36,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$155

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year202020182018
ModelGolf / GTIOutbackOutback
TrimGTI Autobahn3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control $150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
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
Backup collision intervention  $150
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
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
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  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo tray $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
Traffic + travel information$25 $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Cornering lights$50  
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$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$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,505$7,775$10,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$270$3,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-252-3,182

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20202018
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.8 in108.1 in
Length167.6 in189.9 in
Width70.8 in72.4 in
Height58.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.3,893 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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