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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: $29,985

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $1,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,818

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelOutbackOutbackJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5i3.6RTDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $26,565
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $25,503
Navigation system 1,550 1,550 800
Limited Package 4,400 3,400  
Sunroof 1,445 1,445  
Panoramic sunroof     1,800
Navigation system 1,294 1,294 768
Limited Package 4,056 3,207  
Sunroof 1,203 1,203  
Panoramic sunroof     1,727
Options (change) 7,395 6,395 2,600
Options (change) 6,553 5,704 2,495
Destination 775 775 820
Total Price $31,465 $35,465 $29,985
Total Invoice $29,267 $32,939 $28,818

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,202
Model Year201220122014
ModelOutbackOutbackJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5i3.6RTDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4256hp H6140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/45-17
Total Price$31,465$35,465$29,985
Adjustments for Features-3,925-4,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,540$30,590$29,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$29,267$32,939$28,818
Adjustments for Features-3,651-4,5280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,616$28,411$28,818
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,795$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year201220122014
ModelOutbackOutbackJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5i3.6RTDI
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
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
USB port$25$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 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,840$7,790$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,925$4,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,651-4,5280

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20122014
ModelOutbackJetta SportWagen
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested137532%
Total Not Requested296568%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested95027%
Total Not Requested252573%

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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