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Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,099

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,918

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,968

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $2,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelOutbackJetta
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $24,300
Base Invoice $29,058 $22,659
Cargo net 42 69
All-weather floor mats 55 185
Navigation system 2,000 1,800
Autobahn Package   3,020
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Cargo net 28 55
All-weather floor mats 33 145
Navigation system 1,823 1,589
Autobahn Package   2,797
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Options (change) 2,097 6,149
Options (change) 1,884 5,659
Destination 625 650
Total Price $34,017 $31,099
Total Invoice $31,567 $28,968

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,923
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,676
Model Year20062008
ModelOutbackJetta
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$34,017$31,099
Adjustments for Features-9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,022$31,099
Total Invoice$31,567$28,968
Adjustments for Features-9230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,644$28,968

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062008
ModelOutbackJetta
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,275$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9230

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062008
ModelOutbackJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in101.5 in
Length186.2 in179.3 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in
Height59.1 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,595 lb.3,802 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft316.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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