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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: $30,055

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,899

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $1,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelOutbackOutbackJetta
Trim2.5i3.6RSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $26,065
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $24,293
Limited Package 4,400 3,400  
Navigation system 1,550 1,550 1,990
Sunroof 1,445 1,445  
Panoramic sunroof     1,300
Limited Package 4,056 3,207  
Navigation system 1,294 1,294 1,758
Sunroof 1,203 1,203  
Panoramic sunroof     1,148
Options (change) 7,395 6,395 3,290
Options (change) 6,553 5,704 2,906
Destination 775 775 700
Total Price $31,465 $35,465 $30,055
Total Invoice $29,267 $32,939 $27,899

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,501
Model Year201220122009
ModelOutbackOutbackJetta
Trim2.5i3.6RSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4256hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/45-17
Total Price$31,465$35,465$30,055
Adjustments for Features-3,085-4,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,380$31,430$30,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$29,267$32,939$27,899
Adjustments for Features-2,869-3,7480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,398$29,191$27,899
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,793$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201220122009
ModelOutbackOutbackJetta
Trim2.5i3.6RSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,590$6,540$2,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,085$4,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,869-3,7480

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122009
ModelOutbackJetta
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.9 in101.5 in
Length188.2 in179.3 in
Width71.7 in70.1 in
Height65.7 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested265061%
Total Not Requested169039%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested222564%
Total Not Requested125036%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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