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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: $30,309

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $3,483

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,099

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $3,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackJetta
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $26,065
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $24,293
Cargo net 81 81 81 81 69
All-weather floor mats 101 101 101 101 185
Navigation system         1,990
Panoramic sunroof         1,300
Cargo net 52 52 52 52 55
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65 145
Navigation system         1,758
Panoramic sunroof         1,148
Options (change) 182 182 182 182 3,544
Options (change) 117 117 117 117 3,106
Destination 915 915 915 915 700
Total Price $33,792 $36,492 $37,587 $39,787 $30,309
Total Invoice $31,655 $34,096 $35,143 $37,121 $28,099

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,667
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,254
Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackJetta
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/45-17
Total Price$33,792$36,492$37,587$39,787$30,309
Adjustments for Features-5,905-6,805-9,945-9,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,887$29,687$27,642$29,842$30,309
Cost Above Minimum$245$2,045$0$2,200$0
Total Invoice$31,655$34,096$35,143$37,121$28,099
Adjustments for Features-5,532-6,358-9,298-9,2790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,123$27,738$25,845$27,842$28,099
Cost Above Minimum$278$1,893$0$1,997$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182018201820182009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackJetta
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200 
Backup collision intervention  $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200 
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Lane sway warning  $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rack$300$300   
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive    $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation app$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0 
Navigation system  $600$600$600
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,225$10,125$13,265$13,265$3,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,905$6,805$9,945$9,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,532-6,358-9,298-9,2790

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182009
ModelOutbackJetta
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.1 in101.5 in
Length189.9 in179.3 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in
Height66.1 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,623 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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