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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: $27,305

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $2,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,411

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $2,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820102010
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackJettaJetta
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSETDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $23,240 $24,615
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $21,757 $23,200
Limited Package 2,700        
Stability control 300        
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 225 225
Navigation system   2,000 2,000 1,790 1,790
Panoramic sunroof       1,300 1,300
Limited Package 2,426        
Stability control 275        
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 175 175
Navigation system   1,822 1,822 1,581 1,581
Panoramic sunroof       1,148 1,148
Options (change) 3,055 2,055 2,055 3,315 3,315
Options (change) 2,734 1,855 1,855 2,904 2,904
Destination 645 645 645 750 750
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $29,995 $33,695 $34,195 $27,305 $27,380
Total Invoice $28,038 $31,295 $31,850 $25,411 $25,554

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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: $1,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $946
Model Year20082008200820102010
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackJettaJetta
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSETDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT4M5T5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$29,995$33,695$34,195$27,305$27,380
Adjustments for Features-4,545-4,120-5,395-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,450$29,575$28,800$26,580$27,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,350$0$800
Total Invoice$28,038$31,295$31,850$25,411$25,554
Adjustments for Features-4,248-3,827-5,025-6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,790$27,468$26,825$24,736$25,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,678$3,035$0$818

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082008200820102010
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackJettaJetta
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSETDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr 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 manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents   $100$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$25
Hood scoop $100   
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$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
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Media drive   $15$15
Satellite radio   $200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
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$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
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$7,765$7,340$8,615$3,945$3,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,545$4,120$5,395$725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,248-3,827-5,025-6750

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082010
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Total Requested140058%
Total Not Requested100042%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

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
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

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