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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: $35,215

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $3,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212011
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimGTI Autobahn3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,945 $28,195
7-speed automated manual 1,100  
Sunroof   1,445
Limited Package   3,300
Navigation system   1,550
7-speed automated manual 1,056  
Sunroof   1,203
Limited Package   3,115
Navigation system   1,294
Options (change) 1,100 6,295
Options (change) 1,056 5,612
Destination 995 725
Total Price $39,040 $35,215

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 3.6R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,789
Model Year20212011
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimGTI Autobahn3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine228hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/60-17
Total Price$39,040$35,215
Adjustments for Features-2,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,490$35,215

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20212011
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
TrimGTI Autobahn3.6R
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 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
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 
Exterior 
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 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,015$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1340

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20212011
ModelGolf / GTIOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.8 in107.9 in
Length167.6 in188.2 in
Width70.8 in71.7 in
Height58.2 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.3,544 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested262571%
Total Not Requested107529%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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