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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: $280

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,364

Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172014
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringTDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,695 $32,390 $34,995 $35,995 $38,195 $26,565
Base Invoice $26,076 $30,343 $32,696 $33,656 $35,635 $25,503
Moonroof Package 1,695          
Navigation system           800
Panoramic sunroof           1,800
Moonroof Package 1,413          
Navigation system           768
Panoramic sunroof           1,727
Options (change) 1,695 0 0 0 0 2,600
Options (change) 1,413 0 0 0 0 2,495
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 820
Total Price $30,265 $33,265 $35,870 $36,870 $39,070 $29,985
Total Invoice $28,364 $31,218 $33,571 $34,531 $36,510 $28,818

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,437
Model Year201720172017201720172014
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringTDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine175hp H4175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6140hp I4 D
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/45-17
Total Price$30,265$33,265$35,870$36,870$39,070$29,985
Adjustments for Features-4,250-6,535-7,035-10,475-10,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,015$26,730$28,835$26,395$28,595$29,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$715$2,820$380$2,580$0
Total Invoice$28,364$31,218$33,571$34,531$36,510$28,818
Adjustments for Features-3,983-6,133-6,584-9,810-9,7890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,381$25,085$26,987$24,721$26,721$28,818
Cost Above Minimum$0$704$2,606$340$2,340$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year201720172017201720172014
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackJetta SportWagen
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringTDI
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual     $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850 
Cruise control$150$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$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
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$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 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Roof rack$300$300$300   
Roof rails   $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear bumper protector   $40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
iPod integration     $100
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0 
Navigation system   $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200$200  $200
Satellite radio - three year subscription   $400$400 
SD Card slot     $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$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$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$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$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,565$10,850$11,350$14,790$14,790$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,250$6,535$7,035$10,475$10,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,983-6,133-6,584-9,810-9,7890

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20172014
ModelOutbackJetta SportWagen
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.1 in101.5 in
Length189.6 in179.3 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in
Height66.1 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,594 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
Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium

Moonroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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