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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: $30,037

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $272

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,066

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $33

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackJetta
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $26,065
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $24,293
Stability control 300      
Limited Package 2,700      
Cargo net 42 42 42 69
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 185
Navigation system   2,000 2,000 1,990
Universal garage door opener     77  
Panoramic sunroof       1,300
Stability control 275      
Limited Package 2,426      
Cargo net 28 28 28 55
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 145
Navigation system   1,822 1,822 1,758
Universal garage door opener     50  
Panoramic sunroof       1,148
Options (change) 3,097 2,097 2,174 3,544
Options (change) 2,762 1,883 1,933 3,106
Destination 645 645 645 700
Total Price $30,037 $33,737 $34,314 $30,309
Total Invoice $28,066 $31,323 $31,928 $28,099

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,242
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,808
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackJetta
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionT4M5T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$30,037$33,737$34,314$30,309
Adjustments for Features-2,970-2,545-3,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,067$31,192$30,394$30,309
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,327$0
Total Invoice$28,066$31,323$31,928$28,099
Adjustments for Features-2,775-2,363-3,6470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,291$28,960$28,281$28,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,669$2,990$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackJetta
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist   $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents   $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Hood scoop $100  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,290$5,865$7,240$3,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,970$2,545$3,920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,775-2,363-3,6470

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082009
ModelOutbackJetta
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in101.5 in
Length188.7 in179.3 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in
Height63.2 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.2 ft366.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Total Requested220092%
Total Not Requested2008%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

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