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Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,890

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $1,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,764

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $241

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanTDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $25,540
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $24,517
Limited Package 2,700      
Stability control 300      
Navigation system   2,000 2,000 830
Panoramic sunroof       1,750
Limited Package 2,426      
Stability control 275      
Navigation system   1,822 1,822 796
Panoramic sunroof       1,681
Options (change) 3,000 2,000 2,000 2,580
Options (change) 2,701 1,822 1,822 2,477
Destination 645 645 645 770
Total Price $29,940 $33,640 $34,140 $28,890
Total Invoice $28,005 $31,262 $31,817 $27,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,547
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanTDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6140hp I4 D
TransmissionT4M5T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17
Total Price$29,940$33,640$34,140$28,890
Adjustments for Features-4,050-3,625-4,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,890$30,015$29,240$28,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,350$0
Total Invoice$28,005$31,262$31,817$27,764
Adjustments for Features-3,788-3,369-4,5670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,217$27,893$27,250$27,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,676$3,033$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year2008200820082012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanTDI
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
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Satellite radio   $200
SD Card slot   $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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
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$7,290$6,865$8,140$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,050$3,625$4,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,788-3,369-4,5670

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20082012
ModelOutbackJetta SportWagen
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 SportWagen specs.

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 SportWagen TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested27531%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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