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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: $23,065

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $10,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,173

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $9,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelOutbackJettaJetta
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $21,395 $22,995
Base Invoice $29,058 $20,539 $22,075
Navigation system 2,000    
Sunroof   900  
Navigation Package     1,200
Navigation system 1,823    
Sunroof   864  
Navigation Package     1,152
Options (change) 2,000 900 1,200
Options (change) 1,823 864 1,152
Destination 625 770 770
Total Price $33,920 $23,065 $24,965
Total Invoice $31,506 $22,173 $23,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,817
Model Year200620112011
ModelOutbackJettaJetta
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H6170hp I5140hp I4 D
TransmissionT5M5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$33,920$23,065$24,965
Adjustments for Features-3,7850-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,135$23,065$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,750
Total Invoice$31,506$22,173$23,997
Adjustments for Features-3,5160-144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,990$22,173$23,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,680

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200620112011
ModelOutbackJettaJetta
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanSELTDI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Total Value of Features$6,125$2,340$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,785$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5160-144

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062011
ModelOutbackJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in104.4 in
Length186.2 in182.2 in
Width69.7 in70.0 in
Height59.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
HD radio50No
Total Requested77572%
Total Not Requested30028%

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